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Cost of living in Portugal compared to Canada
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$17 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.84 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (C$4.22) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (C$1.02) | C$2.40 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (C$3.20) | C$3.90 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 (C$2.13) | C$3.76 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (C$2.20) | C$3.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (C$1.42) | C$2.41 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (C$1.60) | C$3.34 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.81 (C$9) | C$18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (C$2.88) | C$2.37 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (C$1.17) | C$2.14 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,162 (C$1,750) | C$2,079 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €795 (C$1,198) | C$1,627 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (C$183) | C$148 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €838 (C$1,263) | C$1,522 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €506 (C$763) | C$1,128 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (C$120) | C$101 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$52 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (C$559) | C$453 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (C$138) | C$153 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$11) | C$23 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (C$122) | C$70 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (C$44) | C$55 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$118) | C$113 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$142) | C$134 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,136 (C$37,856) | C$23,998 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (C$2.30) | C$1.31 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (C$59) | C$109 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (C$68) | C$96 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.07 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (C$4.48) | C$4.76 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (C$6) | C$5.64 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (C$2.24) | C$2.92 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (C$3.47) | C$2.43 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (C$17) | C$24 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$41) | C$51 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$27 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (C$56) | C$158 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$63) | C$94 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (C$3.58) | C$4.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (C$3.11) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €497 (C$749) | C$572 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.23) | C$0.46 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$55) | C$56 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (C$7) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Canada
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