Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Italy are 26.0% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Italy are 11.5% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 18.4% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 44.7% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 32.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 32.5% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 60.00 € | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 5.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.78 € | 1.58 € | -10.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 € | 2.43 € | +55.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 € | 1.13 € | +1.5 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.51 € | 5.54 € | +57.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.81 € | +44.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 1.18 € | +90.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 3.42 € | +25.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.50 € | 5.97 € | +32.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.10 € | 4.87 € | +57.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.32 € | 7.80 € | +46.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.92 € | +3.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.85 € | +48.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 1.02 € | +41.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.27 € | +26.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.71 € | +7.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.67 € | -15.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.30 € | -5.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.44 € | -36.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 6.00 € | +20.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 1.50 € | +36.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.04 € | 2.05 € | +0.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.30 € | 6.00 € | +13.2 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.70 € | -15.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 35.00 € | -12.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 2.41 € | +87.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 29.41 € | +96.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.50 € | 6.82 € | +4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,763.00 € | 25,000.00 € | -16.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,758.16 € | 27,018.77 € | -20.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 111.27 € | 199.38 € | +79.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.03 € | 12.66 € | -33.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.76 € | 27.55 € | -25.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.27 € | 48.37 € | +33.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.41 € | 20.06 € | +61.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 9.00 € | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 401.28 € | 521.36 € | +29.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,379.21 € | 9,223.35 € | -1.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 71.76 € | 77.80 € | +8.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.61 € | 33.07 € | +4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.33 € | 84.14 € | +16.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 82.76 € | 111.89 € | +35.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 936.14 € | 769.46 € | -17.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 727.87 € | 574.52 € | -21.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,646.07 € | 1,371.29 € | -16.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,194.62 € | 959.73 € | -19.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 282.36 € | 375.79 € | +33.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188.23 € | 229.78 € | +22.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,069.60 € | 1,579.97 € | +47.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.43 | 4.79 | +8.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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