Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 5.6% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 2.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 5.2% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 19.9% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 5.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 59.5% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 12.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 9.00 € | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.83 € | 1.91 € | +4.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.61 € | 2.04 € | +26.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.14 € | 1.53 € | +34.7 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.52 € | 3.95 € | +12.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 1.18 € | -4.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.61 € | -1.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 2.50 € | -8.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.59 € | 5.49 € | +19.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.12 € | 3.24 € | +3.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.44 € | 6.14 € | +12.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.91 € | +0.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.77 € | +35.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.79 € | +8.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.01 € | +0.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.69 € | +3.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.73 € | -7.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.06 € | -23.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.67 € | -2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.95 € | 5.00 € | +1.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.13 € | 1.06 € | -5.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 € | 1.71 € | -17.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.35 € | -2.7 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.50 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.95 € | +51.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.90 € | 22.64 € | +42.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.44 € | 6.07 € | -5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,790.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +12.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,930.87 € | 26,309.73 € | -22.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 116.01 € | 133.94 € | +15.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.26 € | 17.99 € | -6.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.02 € | 31.75 € | -16.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.17 € | 39.39 € | +6.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.91 € | 13.25 € | +2.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 8.00 € | +6.7 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 427.19 € | 424.42 € | -0.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,845.30 € | 8,169.33 € | -17.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.43 € | 74.87 € | -2.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.11 € | 30.83 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.71 € | 77.54 € | +2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 86.02 € | 89.80 € | +4.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 963.92 € | 963.10 € | -0.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 732.83 € | 728.49 € | -0.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,673.38 € | 1,565.01 € | -6.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,215.17 € | 1,089.23 € | -10.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 313.51 € | 336.79 € | +7.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 207.75 € | 195.87 € | -5.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,084.16 € | 1,768.52 € | +63.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.58 | 3.49 | -23.9 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
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