Cost of living in Portugal compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (HK$85) | HK$88 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (HK$62) | HK$46 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (HK$28) | HK$43 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (HK$7) | HK$22 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (HK$24) | HK$33 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (HK$17) | HK$28 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (HK$43) | HK$93 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (HK$15) | HK$32 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (HK$14) | HK$24 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (HK$9) | HK$14 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.97 (HK$42) | HK$151 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (HK$19) | HK$20 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,166 (HK$9,865) | HK$41,263 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (HK$7,233) | HK$30,601 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (HK$1,086) | HK$756 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €892 (HK$7,549) | HK$23,709 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €584 (HK$4,941) | HK$15,335 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (HK$777) | HK$481 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (HK$230) | HK$214 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (HK$2,873) | HK$5,571 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (HK$851) | HK$1,720 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (HK$67) | HK$86 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (HK$70) | HK$94 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (HK$727) | HK$411 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (HK$253) | HK$364 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (HK$646) | HK$552 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (HK$736) | HK$500 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,840 (HK$244,085) | HK$340,750 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (HK$16) | HK$23 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (HK$309) | HK$517 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (HK$46) | HK$48 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (HK$68) | HK$40 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (HK$532) | HK$300 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (HK$32) | HK$66 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (HK$35) | HK$34 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (HK$41) | HK$30 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (HK$20) | HK$15 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (HK$121) | HK$91 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (HK$243) | HK$416 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (HK$115) | HK$230 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (HK$375) | HK$450 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (HK$337) | HK$878 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$75) | HK$177 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (HK$25) | HK$50 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.96 (HK$17) | HK$55 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 (HK$5,208) | HK$3,000 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (HK$3.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (HK$285) | HK$861 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (HK$44) | HK$69 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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