Cost of living in Portugal compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($10) | $9 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 ($8) | $7 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 ($3.39) | $2.29 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 ($0.82) | $0.97 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 ($2.59) | $2.06 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 ($1.73) | $1.22 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 ($4.85) | $4.32 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 ($1.64) | $1.77 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 ($1.20) | $1.12 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 ($1.18) | $1.47 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 ($5.21) | $13 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 ($2.31) | $2.05 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 ($1.14) | $0.79 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 85% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 ($1,324) | $697 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 ($877) | $374 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 ($143) | $53 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 ($899) | $486 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 ($626) | $272 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 ($110) | $37 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($36) | $24 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 ($443) | $506 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 ($149) | $147 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($88) | $65 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($39) | $46 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($95) | $107 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 ($97) | $81 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 64% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 ($31,299) | $21,035 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.74) | $0.88 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($43) | $24 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 ($5.67) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($60) | $34 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 ($3.76) | $5.92 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 ($4.44) | $3.61 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 ($4.05) | $4.99 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 ($1.52) | $1.94 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 ($2.27) | $1.76 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($17) | $10 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($34) | $17 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($16) | $11 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 ($54) | $50 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 ($51) | $41 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 ($3.73) | $3.94 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 ($1.98) | $2.18 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 ($610) | $607 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.23) | $0.15 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($46) | $48 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 ($5.86) | $5.16 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Ecuador
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