- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨696) | ₨381 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.75 (₨461) | ₨268 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (₨229) | ₨143 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (₨54) | ₨51 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (₨163) | ₨70 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (₨107) | ₨50 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.39 (₨351) | ₨200 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (₨114) | ₨134 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (₨70) | ₨24 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨79) | ₨117 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (₨465) | ₨824 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 (₨154) | ₨80 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (₨73) | ₨34 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €968 (₨77,477) | ₨31,409 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €720 (₨57,640) | ₨20,864 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (₨8,459) | ₨4,152 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (₨52,862) | ₨25,695 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €433 (₨34,666) | ₨14,720 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (₨5,577) | ₨3,702 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨1,986) | ₨895 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (₨31,995) | ₨34,482 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨8,844) | ₨10,722 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨683) | ₨378 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨514) | ₨559 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨6,415) | ₨2,441 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨2,339) | ₨2,722 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨6,791) | ₨3,714 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (₨6,792) | ₨2,947 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,196 (₨2,097,488) | ₨865,675 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (₨119) | ₨74 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨3,021) | ₨1,329 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.78 (₨302) | ₨126 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨610) | ₨281 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨4,026) | ₨1,221 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (₨269) | ₨226 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (₨294) | ₨179 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.23 (₨339) | ₨219 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (₨145) | ₨141 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (₨185) | ₨70 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨960) | ₨287 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨2,217) | ₨1,196 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨1,017) | ₨466 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (₨3,341) | ₨1,839 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨3,200) | ₨1,960 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨586) | ₨670 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.78 (₨223) | ₨190 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.69 (₨215) | ₨214 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (₨41,858) | ₨39,345 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨18) | ₨67 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨3,215) | ₨1,872 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (₨394) | ₨234 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in India
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