Cost of living in Portugal compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (2,992 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (2,343 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 (1,022 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (247 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (780 Ft) | 612 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (520 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (1,462 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (494 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (362 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (357 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 (1,570 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (695 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (345 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 (398,953 Ft) | 300,706 Ft | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (264,271 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (43,166 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (271,037 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (188,740 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (33,005 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (10,892 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (133,627 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (44,929 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (3,440 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (2,682 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 6% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (26,642 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (11,643 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (28,574 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (29,381 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 (9,432,659 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (523 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (12,877 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (1,710 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (2,600 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (18,065 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (1,132 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (1,339 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (1,221 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (458 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (686 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (5,030 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (10,238 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (4,785 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (16,407 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (15,508 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (2,837 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (1,125 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (597 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (183,748 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (69 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (13,717 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (1,765 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Hungary
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