Cost of living in Portugal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (79元) | 46元 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (58元) | 40元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (26元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (7元) | 18元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (22元) | 19元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (16元) | 11元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (40元) | 63元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (12元) | 6元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (40元) | 118元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (16元) | 8元 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (6元) | 16元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,217 (9,249元) | 15,059元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (6,323元) | 9,006元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (985元) | 421元 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 (6,940元) | 7,547元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (4,568元) | 4,347元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (816元) | 262元 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (210元) | 115元 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (2,491元) | 1,143元 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (866元) | 589元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (58元) | 39元 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (64元) | 51元 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (654元) | 529元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (240元) | 248元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (566元) | 626元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (662元) | 828元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,745 (218,434元) | 161,247元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (14元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (280元) | 204元 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (38元) | 39元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (62元) | 27元 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (485元) | 391元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (29元) | 53元 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (30元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (37元) | 34元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (17元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (122元) | 74元 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (232元) | 265元 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (111元) | 110元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (389元) | 1,294元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (341元) | 348元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (75元) | 79元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (27元) | 29元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.88 (14元) | 18元 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (4,287元) | 3,321元 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (3.07元) | 0.20元 | + 1436% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (269元) | 410元 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (39元) | 24元 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in China
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