Cost of living in Leipzig, Germany vs Faro, Portugal
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €8 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 | €2.70 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 | €0.64 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.40 | €2.36 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 | €1.45 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.27 | €5.70 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 | €1.66 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 | €1.02 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 | €1.14 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.13 | €4.72 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 | €1.95 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 | €0.66 | + 55% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is about the same as in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €908 | €796 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €678 | €637 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €103 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €486 | €510 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €352 | €426 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 | €68 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 | €38 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €430 | €398 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 | €105 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.09 | €7 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €7 | + 81% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €88 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €30 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €54 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 | €86 | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,974 | €28,397 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 | €1.44 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €77 | €27 | + 184% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €16 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €4.24 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.65 | €5.00 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 | €52 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.05 | €4.32 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 | €2.62 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 | €5.11 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.09 | €1.32 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 | €2.00 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €10 | + 87% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 | €25 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €11 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 | €40 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 | €39 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €6 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.55 | €2.20 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.29 | €1.40 | + 135% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 | €569 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 | €31 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.52 | €4.50 | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €3,043 in Leipzig to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Faro.
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