Cost of living in Portugal compared to Canada
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.22 (C$4.69) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (C$1.31) | C$3.06 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (C$4.09) | C$5.14 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (C$2.95) | C$4.79 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.32 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 (C$2.61) | C$4.58 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (C$1.91) | C$3.05 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (C$1.60) | C$3.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.96 (C$7) | C$18 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (C$3.29) | C$2.62 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (C$1.19) | C$3.04 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,168 (C$1,705) | C$2,808 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 (C$1,284) | C$2,248 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (C$217) | C$219 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €825 (C$1,203) | C$1,943 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (C$883) | C$1,567 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (C$204) | C$133 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$39) | C$70 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (C$487) | C$416 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (C$140) | C$195 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$12) | C$30 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (C$105) | C$81 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$52 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (C$106) | C$122 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (C$129) | C$148 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,148 (C$42,535) | C$29,369 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (C$2.73) | C$1.85 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$52) | C$112 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (C$6) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$30 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (C$94) | C$101 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (C$4.83) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (C$5.12) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.21 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (C$2.60) | C$4.13 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (C$3.06) | C$3.03 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$18) | C$31 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$20) | C$30 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (C$79) | C$163 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (C$60) | C$109 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$13 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (C$4.25) | C$5.11 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 (C$2.82) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €575 (C$840) | C$760 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (C$0.45) | C$0.43 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$53) | C$58 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (C$7) | C$17 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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