- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨748) | ₨421 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (₨487) | ₨266 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (₨249) | ₨143 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (₨60) | ₨52 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.06 (₨174) | ₨72 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (₨112) | ₨41 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (₨373) | ₨202 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (₨121) | ₨138 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (₨72) | ₨25 | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (₨83) | ₨120 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.85 (₨494) | ₨819 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨164) | ₨82 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (₨74) | ₨32 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,055 (₨89,144) | ₨31,052 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (₨65,101) | ₨21,450 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (₨9,881) | ₨4,341 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €764 (₨64,588) | ₨25,423 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €492 (₨41,611) | ₨15,781 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (₨6,968) | ₨3,687 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨2,100) | ₨840 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (₨32,754) | ₨33,561 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨8,284) | ₨10,390 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨622) | ₨379 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨585) | ₨536 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₨6,603) | ₨2,386 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨2,472) | ₨2,710 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨6,989) | ₨3,680 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (₨7,800) | ₨2,903 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,621 (₨2,250,033) | ₨876,432 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨127) | ₨77 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,289) | ₨1,304 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (₨451) | ₨132 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨664) | ₨290 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₨3,956) | ₨1,525 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.60 (₨304) | ₨251 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.37 (₨285) | ₨176 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (₨359) | ₨223 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (₨163) | ₨135 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨193) | ₨69 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,031) | ₨322 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (₨2,189) | ₨1,209 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨1,053) | ₨471 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (₨3,765) | ₨1,936 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (₨3,432) | ₨1,816 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨616) | ₨622 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (₨251) | ₨191 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.61 (₨221) | ₨205 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (₨43,912) | ₨38,905 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨21) | ₨54 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨3,149) | ₨1,870 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (₨420) | ₨248 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 67% more expensive than in India
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