- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₨629) | ₨374 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (₨444) | ₨262 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.01 (₨232) | ₨137 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 (₨49) | ₨49 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (₨164) | ₨68 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.38 (₨107) | ₨30 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 (₨361) | ₨191 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (₨111) | ₨138 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (₨74) | ₨23 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (₨98) | ₨112 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.58 (₨353) | ₨785 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.72 (₨133) | ₨77 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (₨76) | ₨29 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €916 (₨70,624) | ₨26,730 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €604 (₨46,571) | ₨17,180 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (₨7,605) | ₨5,012 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (₨52,496) | ₨19,032 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €411 (₨31,697) | ₨12,687 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €66 (₨5,118) | ₨3,821 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,870) | ₨1,019 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (₨31,463) | ₨35,509 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨9,399) | ₨11,087 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨633) | ₨359 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨526) | ₨217 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨6,391) | ₨2,414 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,299) | ₨2,605 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (₨6,506) | ₨3,673 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (₨7,539) | ₨2,882 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,568 (₨2,126,500) | ₨860,869 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (₨114) | ₨71 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨2,911) | ₨1,049 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.61 (₨278) | ₨102 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.15 (₨397) | ₨200 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (₨3,943) | ₨445 | + 786% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.13 (₨241) | ₨240 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (₨272) | ₨184 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (₨325) | ₨210 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (₨106) | ₨125 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (₨203) | ₨70 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨957) | ₨211 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (₨1,829) | ₨1,027 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨973) | ₨442 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (₨2,543) | ₨866 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (₨2,772) | ₨1,797 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨556) | ₨709 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (₨162) | ₨186 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.14 (₨165) | ₨221 | - 25% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €497 (₨38,326) | ₨38,427 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨12) | ₨4.32 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨3,615) | ₨1,923 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.83 (₨373) | ₨220 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 87% more expensive than in India
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