Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
Portugal | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨982) | ₨417 | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨719) | ₨340 | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (₨324) | ₨168 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨88) | ₨60 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (₨292) | ₨87 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (₨195) | ₨47 | + 312% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (₨481) | ₨243 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (₨190) | ₨182 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (₨148) | ₨32 | + 365% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (₨109) | ₨155 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (₨526) | ₨905 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (₨188) | ₨88 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (₨86) | ₨39 | + 119% | |
Housing | + 189% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
Portugal | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (₨121,930) | ₨46,457 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (₨89,140) | ₨26,696 | + 234% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (₨14,017) | ₨4,673 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (₨96,344) | ₨26,601 | + 262% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (₨66,054) | ₨14,895 | + 343% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (₨11,774) | ₨4,065 | + 190% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (₨3,060) | ₨595 | + 414% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨33,188) | ₨29,913 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (₨12,204) | ₨10,503 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨720) | ₨455 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨773) | ₨647 | + 20% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
Portugal | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨7,614) | ₨2,412 | + 216% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨3,314) | ₨2,912 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨7,286) | ₨4,109 | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (₨7,552) | ₨2,950 | + 156% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
Portugal | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (₨2,281,176) | ₨1,910,150 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (₨160) | ₨102 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨3,388) | ₨1,062 | + 219% | |
Personal Care | + 152% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
Portugal | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (₨374) | ₨140 | + 168% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨833) | ₨241 | + 246% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (₨6,355) | ₨953 | + 567% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (₨428) | ₨386 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (₨365) | ₨200 | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (₨438) | ₨294 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (₨229) | ₨155 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (₨208) | ₨86 | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨1,519) | ₨275 | + 453% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
Portugal | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨3,101) | ₨1,451 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨1,334) | ₨688 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (₨5,454) | ₨1,587 | + 244% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (₨4,418) | ₨2,125 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨827) | ₨625 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (₨325) | ₨191 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (₨172) | ₨178 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (₨59,271) | ₨47,373 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₨15) | ₨1.67 | + 806% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨3,457) | ₨1,611 | + 115% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (₨466) | ₨289 | + 61% | |
TOTAL | + 113% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 113% more expensive than in India
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