Cost of living in Portugal compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Portugal | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,773 Ft) | 2,820 Ft | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (2,640 Ft) | 1,988 Ft | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (1,124 Ft) | 843 Ft | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (313 Ft) | 347 Ft | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.40 (960 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (649 Ft) | 878 Ft | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (1,837 Ft) | 1,766 Ft | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (687 Ft) | 518 Ft | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (455 Ft) | 291 Ft | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (457 Ft) | 312 Ft | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.46 (1,783 Ft) | 2,037 Ft | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (810 Ft) | 474 Ft | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (290 Ft) | 198 Ft | + 46% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 61% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Portugal | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (447,171 Ft) | 323,186 Ft | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €799 (319,731 Ft) | 213,332 Ft | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (49,743 Ft) | 48,202 Ft | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €803 (321,194 Ft) | 176,373 Ft | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €594 (237,723 Ft) | 149,439 Ft | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (53,104 Ft) | 29,248 Ft | + 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (11,744 Ft) | 4,157 Ft | + 182% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (133,062 Ft) | 109,085 Ft | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (42,595 Ft) | 39,391 Ft | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,267 Ft) | 3,718 Ft | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (3,005 Ft) | 2,098 Ft | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
Portugal | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (29,009 Ft) | 29,321 Ft | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (11,625 Ft) | 12,599 Ft | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (28,621 Ft) | 25,638 Ft | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (31,897 Ft) | 34,104 Ft | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Portugal | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,538 (11,417,653 Ft) | 8,048,940 Ft | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (760 Ft) | 484 Ft | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (14,673 Ft) | 8,875 Ft | + 65% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Portugal | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (1,770 Ft) | 3,036 Ft | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.23 (2,094 Ft) | 4,105 Ft | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (19,963 Ft) | 15,637 Ft | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (1,344 Ft) | 1,500 Ft | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (1,395 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (1,800 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 130% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (656 Ft) | 492 Ft | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (799 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (5,302 Ft) | 4,104 Ft | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Portugal | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (10,063 Ft) | 10,245 Ft | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (5,422 Ft) | 5,225 Ft | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (13,517 Ft) | 17,579 Ft | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (16,139 Ft) | 15,379 Ft | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.90 (2,360 Ft) | 1,964 Ft | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (1,054 Ft) | 930 Ft | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.81 (724 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €552 (220,700 Ft) | 208,525 Ft | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (104 Ft) | 21 Ft | + 388% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (13,451 Ft) | 15,859 Ft | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (2,074 Ft) | 2,872 Ft | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Hungary
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