Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 30.1% lower than in Sweden (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 22.4% lower than in Sweden | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 7.0% higher than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 37.0% lower than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 33.1% lower than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 49.3% lower than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
140.00 kr (13.22 €) |
117.75 kr (11.12 €) |
-15.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
800.00 kr (75.52 €) |
476.68 kr (45.00 €) |
-40.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
110.00 kr (10.38 €) |
84.74 kr (8.00 €) |
-23.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
79.00 kr (7.46 €) |
26.48 kr (2.50 €) |
-66.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
75.00 kr (7.08 €) |
31.78 kr (3.00 €) |
-57.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
46.20 kr (4.36 €) |
18.64 kr (1.76 €) |
-59.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
27.40 kr (2.59 €) |
18.38 kr (1.74 €) |
-32.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
22.19 kr (2.10 €) |
12.37 kr (1.17 €) |
-44.3 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
16.24 kr (1.53 €) |
10.06 kr (0.95 €) |
-38.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
26.11 kr (2.47 €) |
13.54 kr (1.28 €) |
-48.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
16.28 kr (1.54 €) |
6.87 kr (0.65 €) |
-57.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
41.85 kr (3.95 €) |
30.55 kr (2.88 €) |
-27.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
52.98 kr (5.00 €) |
49.06 kr (4.63 €) |
-7.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
53.67 kr (5.07 €) |
31.90 kr (3.01 €) |
-40.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
85.32 kr (8.05 €) |
61.30 kr (5.79 €) |
-28.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
14.00 kr (1.32 €) |
9.26 kr (0.87 €) |
-33.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.81 kr (1.12 €) |
6.26 kr (0.59 €) |
-47.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.51 kr (1.28 €) |
7.77 kr (0.73 €) |
-42.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
19.51 kr (1.84 €) |
10.46 kr (0.99 €) |
-46.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
7.79 kr (0.74 €) |
7.17 kr (0.68 €) |
-8.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
7.48 kr (0.71 €) |
8.32 kr (0.79 €) |
+11.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
23.34 kr (2.20 €) |
14.51 kr (1.37 €) |
-37.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
14.26 kr (1.35 €) |
7.44 kr (0.70 €) |
-47.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
110.00 kr (10.38 €) |
52.96 kr (5.00 €) |
-51.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
19.86 kr (1.87 €) |
11.87 kr (1.12 €) |
-40.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
21.38 kr (2.02 €) |
21.84 kr (2.06 €) |
+2.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
76.00 kr (7.17 €) |
58.26 kr (5.50 €) |
-23.3 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
37.00 kr (3.49 €) |
21.19 kr (2.00 €) |
-42.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
860.00 kr (81.19 €) |
423.71 kr (40.00 €) |
-50.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
61.00 kr (5.76 €) |
37.07 kr (3.50 €) |
-39.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
30.58 kr (2.89 €) |
16.71 kr (1.58 €) |
-45.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
590.00 kr (55.70 €) |
158.89 kr (15.00 €) |
-73.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
18.14 kr (1.71 €) |
18.33 kr (1.73 €) |
+1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
329,900.00 kr (31,143.82 €) |
318,239.27 kr (30,043.00 €) |
-3.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
330,506.67 kr (31,201.09 €) |
360,744.78 kr (34,055.68 €) |
+9.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
1,248.08 kr (117.82 €) |
1,231.58 kr (116.27 €) |
-1.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
264.38 kr (24.96 €) |
193.60 kr (18.28 €) |
-26.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
375.69 kr (35.47 €) |
389.32 kr (36.75 €) |
+3.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
394.86 kr (37.28 €) |
407.67 kr (38.49 €) |
+3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
269.58 kr (25.45 €) |
153.59 kr (14.50 €) |
-43.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
160.00 kr (15.10 €) |
84.74 kr (8.00 €) |
-47.0 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,507.05 kr (142.27 €) |
4,811.46 kr (454.22 €) |
+219.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
42,024.79 kr (3,967.30 €) |
112,072.04 kr (10,580.03 €) |
+166.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
913.09 kr (86.20 €) |
840.97 kr (79.39 €) |
-7.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
408.39 kr (38.55 €) |
379.02 kr (35.78 €) |
-7.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,001.86 kr (94.58 €) |
844.77 kr (79.75 €) |
-15.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,449.80 kr (136.87 €) |
972.16 kr (91.78 €) |
-32.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,796.23 kr (830.40 €) |
9,539.90 kr (900.60 €) |
+8.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
7,021.67 kr (662.87 €) |
7,568.85 kr (714.53 €) |
+7.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,924.22 kr (1,408.90 €) |
15,964.05 kr (1,507.07 €) |
+7.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,602.36 kr (1,095.31 €) |
12,234.58 kr (1,154.99 €) |
+5.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,541.24 kr (523.11 €) |
3,461.85 kr (326.81 €) |
-37.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,367.30 kr (317.89 €) |
2,472.86 kr (233.45 €) |
-26.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,315.44 kr (2,861.89 €) |
11,932.63 kr (1,126.49 €) |
-60.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.90 | 4.15 | +6.4 % |
| Last update: | 15 February 2026 | 15 February 2026 | |
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