Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨708) | ₨388 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (₨481) | ₨281 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (₨225) | ₨141 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (₨51) | ₨52 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (₨169) | ₨72 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (₨118) | ₨37 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (₨410) | ₨214 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (₨111) | ₨140 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (₨72) | ₨28 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (₨75) | ₨127 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 (₨467) | ₨825 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (₨152) | ₨84 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (₨55) | ₨35 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (₨83,784) | ₨31,177 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €673 (₨52,700) | ₨20,116 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (₨8,473) | ₨4,308 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €728 (₨56,938) | ₨23,452 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €466 (₨36,489) | ₨13,618 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (₨6,390) | ₨3,250 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨1,930) | ₨743 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨27,356) | ₨30,078 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (₨7,963) | ₨10,522 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨545) | ₨379 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨602) | ₨325 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (₨7,033) | ₨2,357 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,501) | ₨2,543 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (₨5,550) | ₨3,755 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (₨6,705) | ₨2,819 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,639 (₨2,006,465) | ₨930,451 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (₨119) | ₨76 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (₨2,864) | ₨1,216 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (₨427) | ₨106 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨573) | ₨211 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (₨3,870) | ₨975 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (₨311) | ₨248 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (₨238) | ₨173 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (₨302) | ₨242 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (₨122) | ₨152 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨179) | ₨69 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨936) | ₨243 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (₨2,022) | ₨1,179 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨999) | ₨467 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (₨3,381) | ₨1,718 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨3,167) | ₨1,945 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (₨485) | ₨686 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (₨180) | ₨220 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.34 (₨183) | ₨226 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (₨35,288) | ₨33,881 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₨10) | ₨3.67 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨2,858) | ₨1,918 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (₨392) | ₨241 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 77% more expensive than in India
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