Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Spain are 4.4% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Spain are 0.6% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 7.1% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 19.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 3.5% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 63.3% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.93 € | +11.6 % |
| 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) | 1.79 € | 1.86 € | +3.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 € | 2.00 € | +26.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.51 € | +35.5 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.52 € | 3.92 € | +11.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.16 € | -7.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.59 € | -3.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.73 € | 2.44 € | -10.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.50 € | 5.32 € | +18.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.12 € | 3.15 € | +1.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.36 € | 5.92 € | +10.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.90 € | +0.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.76 € | +33.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.77 € | +5.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.01 € | +1.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.66 € | -0.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.72 € | -9.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.04 € | -25.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.65 € | -5.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.99 € | 5.00 € | +0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 € | 1.03 € | -7.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 € | 1.69 € | -18.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.40 € | 5.25 € | -2.8 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 31.65 € | -20.9 % |
| 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) | 15.00 € | 22.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.50 € | 6.08 € | -6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,778.50 € | 33,365.00 € | +12.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,783.88 € | 25,810.83 € | -23.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 113.18 € | 131.39 € | +16.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.23 € | 18.34 € | -4.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 36.95 € | 31.95 € | -13.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.72 € | 39.24 € | +6.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.01 € | 13.25 € | +1.8 % |
| 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 | 407.22 € | 416.36 € | +2.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,532.28 € | 8,054.90 € | -15.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.73 € | 74.00 € | -1.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.14 € | 29.84 € | -10.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.61 € | 74.95 € | +0.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.97 € | 87.06 € | +2.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 945.35 € | 940.80 € | -0.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 725.69 € | 703.64 € | -3.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,668.04 € | 1,520.08 € | -8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,207.08 € | 1,058.80 € | -12.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 298.00 € | 309.95 € | +4.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 197.23 € | 188.25 € | -4.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,061.44 € | 1,744.25 € | +64.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.57 | 3.50 | -23.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1284 | 1912 |
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