Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 5.8% lower than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 2.4% lower than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 6.3% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 17.6% lower than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 5.8% lower than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 38.1% lower than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.0 € | 10.0 € | -23.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.0 € | 40.0 € | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.0 € | 8.0 € | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.0 € | 2.5 € | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.0 € | 3.0 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.91 € | 1.82 € | -4.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 € | 1.63 € | -20.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 1.16 € | -25.2 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 3.53 € | -10.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.23 € | +4.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.63 € | +0.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.54 € | 2.73 € | +7.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.49 € | 4.56 € | -17.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.26 € | 3.09 € | -5.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.13 € | 5.41 € | -11.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.9 € | -1.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.58 € | -26.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.8 € | 0.73 € | -9.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.0 € | 0.99 € | -0.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.68 € | -1.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.8 € | +8.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.09 € | 1.35 € | +23.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.66 € | 0.67 € | +1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.0 € | 4.99 € | -0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 € | 1.13 € | +4.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 2.13 € | +22.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.4 € | 5.5 € | +1.9 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.5 € | 1.95 € | +30.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.0 € | 40.0 € | +33.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.5 € | 3.5 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.95 € | 1.29 € | -33.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.0 € | 15.0 € | -31.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.02 € | 6.39 € | +6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.0 € | 30,000.0 € | -10.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,307.57 € | 33,961.71 € | +29.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.9 € | 114.05 € | -14.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.86 € | 18.91 € | +5.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.27 € | 37.64 € | +20.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.51 € | 37.14 € | -6.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.08 € | 12.32 € | -5.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.0 € | 7.5 € | -6.2 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 427.16 € | 433.5 € | +1.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,167.86 € | 9,872.55 € | +20.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.35 € | 78.23 € | +5.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.79 € | 33.9 € | +10.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.1 € | 76.22 € | -2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.6 € | 88.72 € | -2.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 964.57 € | 946.22 € | -1.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 722.67 € | 732.41 € | +1.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,518.31 € | 1,640.76 € | +8.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,067.0 € | 1,224.13 € | +14.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 341.37 € | 324.95 € | -4.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 201.95 € | 220.56 € | +9.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,738.36 € | 1,050.65 € | -39.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 4.87 | +36.8 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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