Cost of living in Portugal compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (C$1.00) | C$2.45 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (C$3.28) | C$3.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.38 (C$2.12) | C$4.54 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (C$6) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (C$2.06) | C$3.90 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (C$1.60) | C$2.71 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (C$1.46) | C$3.12 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (C$7) | C$17 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (C$3.01) | C$2.27 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (C$1.47) | C$2.23 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,085 (C$1,674) | C$2,284 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €710 (C$1,096) | C$1,753 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (C$165) | C$174 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €717 (C$1,106) | C$1,727 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €488 (C$752) | C$1,260 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (C$122) | C$113 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$52) | C$54 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (C$590) | C$372 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (C$183) | C$161 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$11 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (C$112) | C$72 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$48) | C$48 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$121) | C$109 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$124) | C$141 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,371 (C$39,139) | C$25,346 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (C$2.26) | C$1.12 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$57) | C$118 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.41 (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.61 (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$71) | C$79 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (C$4.87) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (C$5.60) | C$5.06 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (C$5.36) | C$5.52 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (C$2.16) | C$3.21 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (C$2.90) | C$2.62 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (C$21) | C$25 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$42) | C$54 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$29 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (C$63) | C$159 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (C$61) | C$92 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (C$4.36) | C$4.80 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €488 (C$753) | C$567 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (C$0.22) | C$0.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$62) | C$57 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (C$7) | C$14 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Canada
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