- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$14) | C$18 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.77 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.91 (C$4.42) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (C$1.07) | C$2.39 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (C$3.16) | C$4.02 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (C$2.03) | C$3.91 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.50 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (C$2.24) | C$3.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (C$1.34) | C$2.36 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (C$1.56) | C$3.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.63 (C$9) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (C$2.98) | C$2.42 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (C$1.25) | C$2.25 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (C$1,618) | C$2,091 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €761 (C$1,154) | C$1,644 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (C$188) | C$152 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €787 (C$1,194) | C$1,611 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (C$778) | C$1,184 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (C$138) | C$102 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$53 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 (C$545) | C$467 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$125) | C$155 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (C$11) | C$24 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 2% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (C$118) | 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$125) | C$115 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$140) | C$135 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,172 (C$39,687) | C$22,898 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (C$2.30) | C$1.31 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (C$60) | C$110 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$13) | C$21 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (C$71) | C$96 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (C$5.50) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (C$4.75) | C$4.78 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (C$6) | C$5.46 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.87) | C$2.87 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (C$3.55) | C$2.65 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 22% 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$27 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (C$69) | C$144 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (C$64) | C$97 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (C$4.75) | C$4.99 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (C$3.77) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (C$786) | C$597 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (C$0.41) | C$0.52 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$56) | C$62 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (C$8) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.516
CAD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,482 prices entered by 4,154 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Canada
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 19% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Angola is 22% more expensive than in Canada
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Andorra is 8% cheaper than in Canada
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 27% cheaper than in Canada