Cost of living in Portugal compared to Estonia
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Portugal | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €12 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 | €3.78 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 | €1.19 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 | €2.52 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 | €2.90 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 | €6 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 | €1.72 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 | €0.76 | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 | €1.53 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 | €9 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 | €1.91 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 | €1.03 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Portugal | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 | €1,079 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 | €716 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 | €249 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 | €696 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 | €468 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 | €130 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 | €18 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 | €334 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 | €213 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €20 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
Portugal | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €75 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €34 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €93 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 | €135 | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Portugal | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 | €33,302 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 | €1.70 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €27 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Portugal | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 | €18 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €24 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 | €78 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 | €8 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €6 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 | €7 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 | €3.07 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 | €4.51 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €29 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Portugal | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €47 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €19 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 | €95 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €88 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €10 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 | €3.58 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 | €4.91 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 | €959 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €43 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 | €5.09 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,181 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Cost of living in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in Estonia
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