- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨737) | ₨420 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.77 (₨471) | ₨267 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.91 (₨238) | ₨142 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (₨58) | ₨52 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (₨170) | ₨71 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (₨109) | ₨39 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.50 (₨367) | ₨201 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (₨120) | ₨139 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (₨72) | ₨25 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (₨84) | ₨122 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.63 (₨459) | ₨830 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (₨161) | ₨82 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (₨67) | ₨33 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,067 (₨87,049) | ₨30,880 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €761 (₨62,115) | ₨21,220 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (₨10,106) | ₨4,520 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €787 (₨64,237) | ₨24,691 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (₨41,877) | ₨15,583 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (₨7,444) | ₨3,830 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,084) | ₨824 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €360 (₨29,337) | ₨33,684 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨6,714) | ₨10,650 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨580) | ₨380 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨568) | ₨551 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₨6,345) | ₨2,411 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨2,368) | ₨2,667 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨6,737) | ₨3,749 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (₨7,523) | ₨2,910 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,172 (₨2,135,284) | ₨878,319 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (₨124) | ₨78 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (₨3,228) | ₨1,347 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (₨435) | ₨137 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨679) | ₨285 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₨3,823) | ₨1,553 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (₨296) | ₨257 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨255) | ₨178 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (₨346) | ₨225 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (₨154) | ₨135 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (₨191) | ₨72 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨994) | ₨277 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₨2,164) | ₨1,190 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨1,006) | ₨472 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (₨3,716) | ₨1,972 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (₨3,455) | ₨1,765 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨595) | ₨618 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (₨256) | ₨195 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (₨203) | ₨208 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (₨42,306) | ₨38,823 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (₨22) | ₨58 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨3,022) | ₨1,881 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (₨406) | ₨252 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 61% more expensive than in India
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