- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$18 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (C$1.06) | C$2.43 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (C$3.09) | C$4.06 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (C$1.98) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (C$2.14) | C$3.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (C$1.27) | C$2.38 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (C$1.48) | C$3.52 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.85 (C$9) | C$18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (C$2.90) | C$2.40 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$2.28 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,055 (C$1,580) | C$2,123 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (C$1,154) | C$1,638 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (C$175) | C$157 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €764 (C$1,145) | C$1,641 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €492 (C$738) | C$1,181 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (C$124) | C$102 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$37) | C$53 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (C$581) | C$485 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (C$147) | C$155 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$24 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$117) | C$72 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$44) | C$58 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$124) | C$115 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$138) | C$139 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,621 (C$39,887) | C$22,868 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (C$2.26) | C$1.30 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (C$58) | C$110 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (C$70) | C$100 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.60 (C$5.39) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (C$5.06) | C$4.90 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (C$6) | C$5.55 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (C$2.88) | C$2.82 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (C$3.42) | C$2.73 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$19) | C$27 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (C$67) | C$144 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (C$61) | C$98 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (C$4.44) | C$5.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (C$3.92) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (C$778) | C$597 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (C$0.37) | C$0.47 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$56) | C$63 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (C$7) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Canada
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