Cost of Living in Portugal
Summary of cost of living in Portugal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,126.0£ (2,415.2€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 587.8£ (667.8€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Portugal is, on average, 29.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Portugal is, on average, 39.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.68 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 39.61 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.04 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.20 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.64 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.59 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.55 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.05 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.83 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.13 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.45 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.09 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.65 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.02 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.78 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.51 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.65 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.87 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.59 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.19 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.60 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.39 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.97 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.84 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 4.84 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.76 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 35.21 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.08 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.40 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 13.20 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.50 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 26,407.32 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,985.77 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 100.75 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16.36 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.32 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 34.02 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.34 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.00 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 393.11 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,184.52 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 71.18 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.52 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 70.12 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 79.46 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 785.30 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 627.02 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,402.36 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,041.83 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 282.99 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 213.54 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 948.50 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.76 |
Prices in Portugal
This country had 10043 entries in the past 12 months by 1111 different contributors.
Last update: 4 November 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 4 November 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Portugal
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Lisbon | 52.3 | 39.6 | 46.8 | 47.9 | 49.7 | 56.0 | |
| Porto | 48.0 | 29.8 | 40.1 | 44.4 | 45.3 | 62.2 | |
| Braga | 45.5 | 20.5 | 34.7 | 44.3 | 43.6 | 65.1 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Portugal:
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Cost of Living in Faro
Cost of Living in Leiria
Cost of Living in Lisboa
Cost of Living in Lisbon
Cost of Living in Madeira
Cost of Living in Porto
Cost of Living in Santarém
Cost of Living in Setúbal
Cost of Living in Viana do Castelo
Cost of Living in Vila Real
Cost of Living in Viseu
Cost of Living in Évora
Cost of Living in Azores
Cost of Living in Braga
Cost of Living in Bragança
Cost of Living in Castelo Branco
Cost of Living in Coimbra
Cost of Living in Faro
Cost of Living in Leiria
Cost of Living in Lisboa
Cost of Living in Lisbon
Cost of Living in Madeira
Cost of Living in Porto
Cost of Living in Santarém
Cost of Living in Setúbal
Cost of Living in Viana do Castelo
Cost of Living in Vila Real
Cost of Living in Viseu
Cost of Living in Évora
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Portugal
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Portugal
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Portogallo
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