Cost of living in Portugal compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.85 (AU$4.47) | AU$5.91 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.61 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.47 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.15 (AU$3.38) | AU$5.51 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.35 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.99 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.68 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.32 (AU$2.07) | AU$4.55 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (AU$1.70) | AU$3.22 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (AU$1.45) | AU$5.49 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.30 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (AU$2.98) | AU$2.93 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (AU$1.45) | AU$2.49 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,088 (AU$1,705) | AU$3,170 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €725 (AU$1,138) | AU$2,151 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (AU$172) | AU$243 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €707 (AU$1,108) | AU$1,947 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €497 (AU$780) | AU$1,500 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (AU$148) | AU$177 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (AU$42) | AU$60 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (AU$609) | AU$486 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (AU$175) | AU$247 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (AU$113) | AU$103 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$49) | AU$68 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (AU$121) | AU$139 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (AU$127) | AU$142 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,290 (AU$39,659) | AU$27,984 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (AU$2.31) | AU$1.40 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (AU$58) | AU$160 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.41 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.61 (AU$7) | AU$19 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €44 (AU$69) | AU$69 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (AU$4.95) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (AU$5.69) | AU$4.56 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (AU$5.44) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.55 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (AU$2.94) | AU$3.58 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (AU$21) | AU$28 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (AU$42) | AU$59 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (AU$74) | AU$198 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (AU$62) | AU$90 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (AU$4.43) | AU$4.48 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (AU$2.93) | AU$9 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (AU$755) | AU$652 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.51 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$63) | AU$70 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Australia
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