- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.80 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.97 (AU$4.67) | AU$6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (AU$1.10) | AU$1.32 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (AU$3.14) | AU$5.80 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (AU$2.08) | AU$5.01 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.34 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (AU$2.28) | AU$4.28 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (AU$1.37) | AU$3.34 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (AU$1.54) | AU$5.16 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (AU$3.04) | AU$3.24 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (AU$1.44) | AU$2.32 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €994 (AU$1,562) | AU$2,796 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €736 (AU$1,156) | AU$2,144 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (AU$172) | AU$295 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €711 (AU$1,116) | AU$2,165 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €463 (AU$728) | AU$1,511 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (AU$117) | AU$237 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (AU$616) | AU$673 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (AU$163) | AU$210 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$121) | AU$108 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$76 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (AU$129) | AU$149 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (AU$143) | AU$156 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,001 (AU$42,405) | AU$26,203 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.42 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (AU$61) | AU$144 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.41 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (AU$73) | AU$72 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (AU$5.46) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (AU$5.58) | AU$5.19 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (AU$2.58) | AU$3.43 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (AU$3.66) | AU$3.86 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (AU$18) | AU$29 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (AU$42) | AU$54 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (AU$68) | AU$214 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (AU$63) | AU$104 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (AU$4.47) | AU$4.50 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.65 (AU$4.16) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (AU$818) | AU$612 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (AU$59) | AU$80 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.571
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,244 prices entered by 2,806 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Australia
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