Cost of living in Portugal compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Portugal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 56) | R$ 36 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 34 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.35 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 5.82 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.09 (R$ 28) | R$ 44 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (R$ 4.36) | R$ 4.91 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Portugal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (R$ 6,457) | R$ 3,746 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €824 (R$ 4,453) | R$ 2,500 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (R$ 735) | R$ 587 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (R$ 4,853) | R$ 2,662 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (R$ 3,274) | R$ 1,703 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (R$ 767) | R$ 513 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 159) | R$ 90 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (R$ 1,752) | R$ 1,987 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (R$ 706) | R$ 631 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 46) | R$ 21 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Portugal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (R$ 471) | R$ 249 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (R$ 167) | R$ 248 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (R$ 406) | R$ 411 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (R$ 470) | R$ 301 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Portugal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,050 (R$ 151,613) | R$ 115,300 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.57 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (R$ 193) | R$ 228 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Portugal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 41) | R$ 43 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (R$ 342) | R$ 263 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.31 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (R$ 84) | R$ 55 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Portugal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (R$ 158) | R$ 112 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (R$ 75) | R$ 66 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (R$ 221) | R$ 215 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (R$ 230) | R$ 199 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €557 (R$ 3,013) | R$ 4,404 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (R$ 2.19) | R$ 1.31 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (R$ 187) | R$ 125 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 28% more expensive than in Brazil
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