Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Italy are 33.6% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Italy are 20.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 9.8% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 53.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 41.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 29.3% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.00 € | 15.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 60.00 € | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 8.46 € | +20.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 € | 5.00 € | +150.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 € | 4.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.46 € | 1.51 € | +3.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.43 € | 2.31 € | +61.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.03 € | 1.08 € | +4.6 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.06 € | 4.75 € | +55.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.59 € | +43.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.97 € | +87.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.33 € | 3.01 € | +29.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.70 € | 5.87 € | +58.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.72 € | 4.29 € | +57.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.43 € | 7.01 € | +58.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.89 € | +13.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.77 € | +43.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.89 € | +44.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.14 € | +38.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 € | 0.60 € | +19.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.62 € | +9.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.13 € | +3.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.57 € | 0.43 € | -25.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 € | 1.45 € | +32.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 1.99 € | +8.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.10 € | 6.00 € | +17.6 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 1.50 € | -11.8 % |
| 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 € | 2.09 € | +62.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 28.00 € | +86.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.13 € | 7.32 € | +2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 € | 24,500.00 € | -9.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,398.84 € | 25,927.61 € | -8.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 112.72 € | 187.69 € | +66.5 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.15 € | 0.16 € | +6.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 34.87 € | 27.92 € | -19.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.50 € | 46.82 € | +35.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.70 € | 19.59 € | +67.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 352.91 € | 460.77 € | +30.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,985.24 € | 9,792.17 € | +22.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.62 € | 77.32 € | +3.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.35 € | 32.24 € | +6.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.29 € | 83.86 € | +24.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 78.90 € | 109.32 € | +38.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 777.87 € | 652.79 € | -16.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 590.35 € | 508.21 € | -13.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,311.86 € | 1,252.66 € | -4.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 968.16 € | 877.79 € | -9.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 273.69 € | 344.30 € | +25.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 184.09 € | 209.90 € | +14.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,001.98 € | 1,558.00 € | +55.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.29 | 2.00 | -12.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 2023 | |
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