Cost of living in Portugal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (91元) | 42元 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 37元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (27元) | 15元 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (7元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (25元) | 16元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (16元) | 11元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.02 (39元) | 50元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (15元) | 16元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (11元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (8元) | 7元 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (42元) | 94元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (17元) | 9元 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,465 (11,500元) | 13,997元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €979 (7,687元) | 6,833元 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (905元) | 450元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €956 (7,502元) | 6,875元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (5,491元) | 3,656元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (706元) | 296元 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (171元) | 100元 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (2,580元) | 1,460元 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (965元) | 553元 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (51元) | 43元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (79元) | 55元 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (667元) | 418元 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (242元) | 296元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (677元) | 570元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (734元) | 705元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,098 (197,012元) | 148,726元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (13元) | 8元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (283元) | 233元 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (42元) | 51元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.81 (38元) | 84元 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (506元) | 114元 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (24元) | 67元 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (26元) | 57元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (29元) | 25元 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (13元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (16元) | 13元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (111元) | 85元 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Portugal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (250元) | 178元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (99元) | 109元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (428元) | 703元 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (349元) | 320元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (58元) | 81元 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (21元) | 28元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.08 (16元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €434 (3,406元) | 3,924元 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (1.29元) | 0.34元 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (289元) | 414元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (42元) | 26元 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 18% more expensive than in China
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