Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨764) | ₨344 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (₨537) | ₨299 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (₨228) | ₨161 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (₨69) | ₨54 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (₨204) | ₨83 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (₨129) | ₨41 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (₨351) | ₨216 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (₨139) | ₨151 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (₨96) | ₨29 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (₨99) | ₨151 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.59 (₨382) | ₨769 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (₨180) | ₨87 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (₨70) | ₨35 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (₨93,034) | ₨30,598 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €836 (₨69,595) | ₨19,332 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €114 (₨9,447) | ₨4,833 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €763 (₨63,502) | ₨22,933 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €585 (₨48,709) | ₨14,192 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (₨11,024) | ₨3,664 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₨2,608) | ₨513 | + 409% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (₨31,853) | ₨29,585 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨7,878) | ₨13,060 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨635) | ₨413 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨605) | ₨320 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨7,134) | ₨2,299 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (₨2,416) | ₨2,368 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (₨5,829) | ₨3,408 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₨7,576) | ₨2,866 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,730 (₨2,474,496) | ₨958,460 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (₨152) | ₨108 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨3,028) | ₨1,482 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.64 (₨220) | ₨128 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (₨362) | ₨222 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (₨4,326) | ₨815 | + 431% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.63 (₨302) | ₨402 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (₨284) | ₨183 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.51 (₨376) | ₨242 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (₨125) | ₨163 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (₨177) | ₨73 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨1,140) | ₨336 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (₨2,024) | ₨1,329 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨1,172) | ₨586 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (₨3,244) | ₨1,606 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨3,308) | ₨2,079 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨544) | ₨594 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (₨217) | ₨226 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (₨162) | ₨175 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €512 (₨42,606) | ₨43,316 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨18) | ₨1.29 | + 1337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (₨2,755) | ₨1,432 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (₨430) | ₨237 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 99% more expensive than in India
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