Cost of living in Portugal compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($7) | $5.98 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 ($3.25) | $2.47 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 ($0.71) | $1.00 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 ($2.44) | $1.92 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 ($1.72) | $1.20 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.65 ($5.16) | $3.97 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.41 ($1.56) | $1.82 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 ($1.04) | $1.07 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 ($1.04) | $1.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 ($2.13) | $1.86 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 ($0.79) | $0.95 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,074 ($1,191) | $743 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €666 ($738) | $404 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 ($120) | $58 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €713 ($791) | $526 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €453 ($503) | $325 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 ($91) | $43 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $27 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 ($378) | $537 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($113) | $151 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $5.94 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($95) | $63 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($34) | $53 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($83) | $115 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 ($107) | $87 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,137 ($28,988) | $25,196 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 ($1.67) | $0.69 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($40) | $23 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 ($6) | $9 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 ($57) | $38 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 ($4.40) | $5.55 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 ($3.55) | $4.18 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 ($4.50) | $5.62 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 ($1.73) | $1.60 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 ($2.53) | $1.41 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($13) | $10 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 ($30) | $19 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($15) | $11 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 ($48) | $64 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 ($46) | $39 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.26 ($2.51) | $2.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 ($2.63) | $1.97 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €452 ($501) | $491 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.14) | $0.16 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($40) | $43 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 ($5.54) | $4.72 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador
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