Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 0.0% higher than in Portugal (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 0.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 0.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 0.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 0.0% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 0.0% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.12 € | 11.12 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 45.00 € | 45.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.50 € | 2.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.76 € | 1.76 € | 0.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.74 € | 1.74 € | 0.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.17 € | 1.17 € | 0.0 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.95 € | 0.95 € | 0.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.28 € | 1.28 € | 0.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.65 € | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.88 € | 2.88 € | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.63 € | 4.63 € | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.01 € | 3.01 € | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.79 € | 5.79 € | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.87 € | 0.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.59 € | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.73 € | 0.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.99 € | 0.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.68 € | 0.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.79 € | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.37 € | 1.37 € | 0.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.70 € | 0.70 € | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.12 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.06 € | 2.06 € | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.50 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 40.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.58 € | 1.58 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.73 € | 1.73 € | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,043.00 € | 30,043.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,055.68 € | 34,055.68 € | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 116.27 € | 116.27 € | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 18.28 € | 18.28 € | 0.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 36.75 € | 36.75 € | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.49 € | 38.49 € | 0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14.50 € | 14.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 454.22 € | 454.22 € | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,580.03 € | 10,580.03 € | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 79.39 € | 79.39 € | 0.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.78 € | 35.78 € | 0.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 79.75 € | 79.75 € | 0.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 91.78 € | 91.78 € | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 900.60 € | 900.60 € | 0.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 714.53 € | 714.53 € | 0.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,507.07 € | 1,507.07 € | 0.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,154.99 € | 1,154.99 € | 0.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 326.81 € | 326.81 € | 0.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 233.45 € | 233.45 € | 0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,126.49 € | 1,126.49 € | 0.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.15 | 4.15 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | 15 February 2026 | 15 February 2026 | |
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