- 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$16 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.79 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (AU$4.59) | AU$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (AU$1.05) | AU$1.30 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.04 (AU$3.21) | AU$5.72 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (AU$2.10) | AU$5.22 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.36 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (AU$2.19) | AU$4.28 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (AU$1.38) | AU$3.28 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (AU$1.52) | AU$5.18 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.68 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (AU$3.04) | AU$3.26 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.29 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €974 (AU$1,530) | AU$2,800 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €723 (AU$1,136) | AU$2,146 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (AU$169) | AU$310 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €663 (AU$1,042) | AU$2,204 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €435 (AU$683) | AU$1,535 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €71 (AU$111) | AU$231 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$38) | AU$59 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (AU$618) | AU$672 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (AU$172) | AU$199 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (AU$124) | AU$109 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$45) | AU$71 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (AU$128) | AU$147 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (AU$132) | AU$156 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,283 (AU$41,293) | AU$26,211 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (AU$2.34) | AU$1.39 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (AU$60) | AU$146 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (AU$78) | AU$71 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.70 (AU$5.82) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (AU$5.64) | AU$5.23 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (AU$2.75) | AU$3.33 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (AU$3.66) | AU$3.84 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (AU$19) | AU$30 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (AU$43) | AU$55 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (AU$64) | AU$229 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (AU$61) | AU$104 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (AU$4.38) | AU$4.54 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.74 (AU$4.30) | AU$9 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (AU$824) | AU$620 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.76 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (AU$62) | AU$81 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.571
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,945 prices entered by 2,825 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Australia
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