Cost of living in Portugal compared to Cyprus
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Portugal | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €17 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 | €4.15 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 | €1.78 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 | €4.58 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 | €2.51 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 | €7 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 | €1.95 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 | €1.01 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 | €1.55 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 | €9 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 | €2.39 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 | €1.64 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Portugal is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
Portugal | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 | €1,504 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 | €949 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 | €229 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 | €856 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 | €516 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 | €209 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 | €26 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 | €338 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 | €120 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €6 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €8 | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 14% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Portugal | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €99 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €39 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €96 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 | €120 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Portugal | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 | €21,886 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 | €1.48 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €49 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Portugal | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 | €9 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €20 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 | €51 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 | €5.40 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €4.39 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 | €4.15 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 | €2.17 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 | €2.58 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €15 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Portugal | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €48 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €23 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 | €30 | + 101% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €87 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €10 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 | €4.11 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 | €4.06 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 | €740 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.03 | + 402% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €58 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 | €4.77 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,334 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Cost of living in Portugal is 9% cheaper than in Cyprus
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