- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$18 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.80 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (C$1.05) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.01 (C$3.00) | C$4.13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (C$1.97) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.34 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (C$2.16) | C$3.71 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (C$1.31) | C$2.32 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (C$1.46) | C$3.51 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (C$8) | C$18 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (C$2.88) | C$2.40 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (C$1.37) | C$2.33 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €994 (C$1,485) | C$2,112 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €738 (C$1,102) | C$1,650 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (C$164) | C$156 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €717 (C$1,071) | C$1,626 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €467 (C$698) | C$1,165 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (C$111) | C$102 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$37) | C$53 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (C$586) | C$484 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (C$155) | C$159 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$10) | C$23 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$115) | C$71 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$43) | C$57 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$123) | C$114 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (C$136) | C$138 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,001 (C$40,339) | C$22,894 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.23) | C$1.28 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (C$58) | C$112 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.41 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$11) | C$21 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$69) | C$96 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (C$5.31) | C$4.95 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (C$6) | C$5.59 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (C$2.45) | C$2.95 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (C$3.48) | C$2.80 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$17) | C$25 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$40) | C$54 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (C$19) | C$28 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (C$64) | C$150 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$11) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (C$4.26) | C$4.95 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.65 (C$3.96) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (C$778) | C$591 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.35) | C$0.43 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$56) | C$62 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (C$7) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Canada
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