Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 44.5% lower than in Singapore (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 52.1% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 64.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 16.9% lower than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 40.0% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 36.3% lower than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
12.00 S$ (8.00 €) |
16.67 S$ (11.12 €) |
+39.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
90.00 S$ (60.00 €) |
67.50 S$ (45.00 €) |
-25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 S$ (6.67 €) |
12.00 S$ (8.00 €) |
+20.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 S$ (6.67 €) |
3.75 S$ (2.50 €) |
-62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
13.00 S$ (8.67 €) |
4.50 S$ (3.00 €) |
-65.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
6.04 S$ (4.03 €) |
2.64 S$ (1.76 €) |
-56.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.01 S$ (1.34 €) |
2.60 S$ (1.74 €) |
+29.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.49 S$ (0.99 €) |
1.75 S$ (1.17 €) |
+17.9 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.95 S$ (2.63 €) |
1.42 S$ (0.95 €) |
-64.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.71 S$ (1.81 €) |
1.92 S$ (1.28 €) |
-29.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.56 S$ (1.04 €) |
0.97 S$ (0.65 €) |
-37.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.35 S$ (2.90 €) |
4.33 S$ (2.88 €) |
-0.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.19 S$ (6.80 €) |
6.95 S$ (4.63 €) |
-31.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.05 S$ (4.03 €) |
4.52 S$ (3.01 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
13.41 S$ (8.94 €) |
8.68 S$ (5.79 €) |
-35.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.54 S$ (1.69 €) |
1.31 S$ (0.87 €) |
-48.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.76 S$ (1.17 €) |
0.89 S$ (0.59 €) |
-49.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.84 S$ (1.89 €) |
1.10 S$ (0.73 €) |
-61.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.32 S$ (0.88 €) |
1.48 S$ (0.99 €) |
+11.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.51 S$ (1.01 €) |
1.02 S$ (0.68 €) |
-32.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.35 S$ (0.90 €) |
1.18 S$ (0.79 €) |
-12.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.71 S$ (1.80 €) |
2.06 S$ (1.37 €) |
-24.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.73 S$ (1.16 €) |
1.05 S$ (0.70 €) |
-39.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (20.00 €) |
7.50 S$ (5.00 €) |
-75.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.89 S$ (3.93 €) |
1.68 S$ (1.12 €) |
-71.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.13 S$ (4.08 €) |
3.09 S$ (2.06 €) |
-49.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
17.00 S$ (11.33 €) |
8.25 S$ (5.50 €) |
-51.5 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.80 S$ (1.20 €) |
3.00 S$ (2.00 €) |
+66.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (85.33 €) |
60.00 S$ (40.00 €) |
-53.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.60 S$ (3.07 €) |
5.25 S$ (3.50 €) |
+14.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.07 €) |
2.37 S$ (1.58 €) |
+47.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
21.50 S$ (14.33 €) |
22.50 S$ (15.00 €) |
+4.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.73 S$ (1.82 €) |
2.60 S$ (1.73 €) |
-4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
200,000.00 S$ (133,330.91 €) |
45,065.32 S$ (30,043.00 €) |
-77.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
169,929.09 S$ (113,284.00 €) |
51,084.45 S$ (34,055.68 €) |
-69.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
202.46 S$ (134.97 €) |
174.40 S$ (116.27 €) |
-13.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
18.00 S$ (12.00 €) |
27.42 S$ (18.28 €) |
+52.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
36.67 S$ (24.44 €) |
55.13 S$ (36.75 €) |
+50.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
141.04 S$ (94.03 €) |
57.73 S$ (38.49 €) |
-59.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.03 S$ (9.36 €) |
21.75 S$ (14.50 €) |
+55.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 S$ (10.00 €) |
12.00 S$ (8.00 €) |
-20.0 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,750.16 S$ (1,166.76 €) |
681.34 S$ (454.22 €) |
-61.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
39,304.89 S$ (26,202.79 €) |
15,870.33 S$ (10,580.03 €) |
-59.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
108.12 S$ (72.08 €) |
119.09 S$ (79.39 €) |
+10.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
58.26 S$ (38.84 €) |
53.67 S$ (35.78 €) |
-7.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
134.13 S$ (89.42 €) |
119.63 S$ (79.75 €) |
-10.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
150.00 S$ (100.00 €) |
137.67 S$ (91.78 €) |
-8.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,428.68 S$ (2,285.74 €) |
1,350.27 S$ (900.17 €) |
-60.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,554.00 S$ (1,702.64 €) |
1,071.81 S$ (714.53 €) |
-58.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,234.00 S$ (4,822.58 €) |
2,260.64 S$ (1,507.07 €) |
-68.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,695.38 S$ (3,130.20 €) |
1,732.52 S$ (1,154.99 €) |
-63.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,792.91 S$ (1,861.90 €) |
490.23 S$ (326.81 €) |
-82.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,944.90 S$ (1,296.57 €) |
350.18 S$ (233.45 €) |
-82.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,531.64 S$ (3,687.69 €) |
1,687.05 S$ (1,124.68 €) |
-69.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.84 | 4.15 | +45.9 % |
| Last update: | 12 February 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
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