- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨700) | ₨386 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.80 (₨462) | ₨267 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.97 (₨237) | ₨144 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (₨56) | ₨51 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (₨159) | ₨71 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (₨106) | ₨42 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.34 (₨346) | ₨197 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (₨116) | ₨136 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (₨70) | ₨24 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨78) | ₨119 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 (₨451) | ₨815 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨154) | ₨81 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (₨73) | ₨31 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €994 (₨79,236) | ₨31,019 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €736 (₨58,652) | ₨21,062 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (₨8,726) | ₨4,345 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €711 (₨56,647) | ₨25,482 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €463 (₨36,920) | ₨14,705 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (₨5,938) | ₨3,762 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,944) | ₨864 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (₨31,239) | ₨34,016 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (₨8,246) | ₨10,383 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨631) | ₨389 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨519) | ₨498 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨6,147) | ₨2,423 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨2,297) | ₨2,757 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨6,571) | ₨3,719 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₨7,251) | ₨2,934 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,001 (₨2,151,617) | ₨858,204 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₨119) | ₨76 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,080) | ₨1,287 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.41 (₨351) | ₨116 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨563) | ₨289 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨3,683) | ₨1,375 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (₨277) | ₨238 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.55 (₨283) | ₨181 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (₨328) | ₨221 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (₨131) | ₨136 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (₨186) | ₨68 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨932) | ₨273 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₨2,129) | ₨1,195 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨994) | ₨466 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (₨3,434) | ₨1,803 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨3,184) | ₨1,824 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨603) | ₨643 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (₨227) | ₨189 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.65 (₨211) | ₨204 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (₨41,526) | ₨38,638 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨19) | ₨29 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨2,994) | ₨1,875 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (₨393) | ₨246 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 69% more expensive than in India
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