Cost of living in Cascais, Portugal vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Cascais (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (AU$4.68) | AU$4.99 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.59 (AU$0.91) | AU$1.27 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.34 (AU$3.63) | AU$4.99 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.39 (AU$2.15) | AU$4.99 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.03 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (AU$2.30) | AU$4.35 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (AU$2.00) | AU$3.46 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (AU$1.64) | AU$4.73 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.13 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.79 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Cascais (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,369 (AU$2,120) | AU$2,461 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €724 (AU$1,121) | AU$1,879 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (AU$165) | AU$140 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €841 (AU$1,302) | AU$1,843 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €571 (AU$884) | AU$1,301 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (AU$140) | AU$92 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$52 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €430 (AU$665) | AU$573 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$130) | AU$177 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.37 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Cascais (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (AU$125) | AU$100 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (AU$44) | AU$60 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (AU$115) | AU$157 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €62 (AU$96) | AU$117 | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Cascais (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,989 (AU$48,000) | AU$25,963 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (AU$2.11) | AU$1.45 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (AU$84) | AU$100 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (AU$23) | AU$21 | + 11% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Cascais (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (AU$109) | AU$71 | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 (AU$5.56) | AU$6 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (AU$4.65) | AU$4.60 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.27 (AU$3.51) | AU$5.36 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.12 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.19 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.88 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (AU$17) | AU$25 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Cascais (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (AU$51) | AU$52 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (AU$22) | AU$27 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (AU$115) | AU$162 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (AU$69) | AU$108 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (AU$2.51) | AU$4.46 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.40 (AU$3.71) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €366 (AU$567) | AU$594 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.83 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$62) | AU$53 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cascais (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,300 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,991 (€3,868) in Cascais.
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