Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Spain are 10.7% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Spain are 6.7% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 2.5% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 27.7% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 13.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 60.0% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.00 € | 12.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 € | 2.50 € | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 € | 3.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.46 € | 1.73 € | +19.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.42 € | 1.87 € | +31.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.03 € | 1.27 € | +23.7 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 2.98 € | 3.32 € | +11.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.98 € | -9.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.50 € | 0.56 € | +10.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.25 € | 2.22 € | -1.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.57 € | 4.79 € | +34.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.66 € | 3.01 € | +13.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.34 € | 5.06 € | +16.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.84 € | +9.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.75 € | +42.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.71 € | +15.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.84 € | +5.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 € | 0.57 € | +16.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.62 € | +14.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.07 € | 0.97 € | -9.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.57 € | 0.65 € | +14.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 € | 0.96 € | -12.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.86 € | 1.59 € | -14.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.10 € | 5.00 € | -2.0 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.70 € | 1.50 € | -11.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 39.00 € | -2.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.45 € | -1.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 1.87 € | +45.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 21.22 € | +41.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.24 € | 6.28 € | -13.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 € | 23,700.00 € | -12.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,270.58 € | 23,351.90 € | -17.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 112.90 € | 130.84 € | +15.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.16 € | 0.15 € | -4.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 34.90 € | 35.04 € | +0.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.42 € | 38.67 € | +12.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.70 € | 12.63 € | +8.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 343.91 € | 364.30 € | +5.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,717.16 € | 7,392.97 € | -4.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.28 € | 71.64 € | -4.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.56 € | 29.56 € | -3.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.69 € | 70.37 € | +4.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 79.04 € | 85.02 € | +7.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 770.87 € | 734.17 € | -4.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 589.88 € | 603.52 € | +2.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,302.81 € | 1,241.66 € | -4.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 947.96 € | 928.71 € | -2.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 277.58 € | 296.29 € | +6.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 191.54 € | 183.72 € | -4.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 984.07 € | 1,679.27 € | +70.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.28 | 2.35 | +2.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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