Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₨716) | ₨370 | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨574) | ₨294 | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (₨251) | ₨143 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (₨58) | ₨52 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.13 (₨186) | ₨73 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (₨124) | ₨36 | + 242% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (₨362) | ₨227 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (₨118) | ₨140 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (₨90) | ₨31 | + 191% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (₨83) | ₨132 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (₨377) | ₨772 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (₨169) | ₨85 | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (₨83) | ₨36 | + 130% | |
Housing | + 193% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (₨99,337) | ₨33,366 | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (₨64,788) | ₨19,918 | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (₨10,350) | ₨4,363 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (₨64,975) | ₨19,036 | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (₨43,815) | ₨12,499 | + 251% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨7,597) | ₨3,334 | + 128% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨2,547) | ₨676 | + 277% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (₨33,055) | ₨29,555 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨10,505) | ₨10,444 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨819) | ₨411 | + 99% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨749) | ₨211 | + 255% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₨6,419) | ₨2,314 | + 177% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (₨2,730) | ₨2,579 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (₨6,890) | ₨3,601 | + 91% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨7,010) | ₨2,719 | + 158% | |
Transportation | + 114% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,225 (₨2,293,001) | ₨918,724 | + 150% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (₨127) | ₨80 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨3,188) | ₨1,164 | + 174% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (₨468) | ₨100 | + 366% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨691) | ₨212 | + 226% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨4,384) | ₨624 | + 602% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (₨276) | ₨316 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (₨323) | ₨161 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (₨309) | ₨254 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (₨107) | ₨140 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (₨165) | ₨68 | + 141% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨1,192) | ₨239 | + 398% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨2,433) | ₨1,175 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨1,115) | ₨473 | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨3,501) | ₨1,631 | + 115% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (₨3,619) | ₨1,624 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨688) | ₨568 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (₨265) | ₨193 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.66 (₨145) | ₨190 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (₨43,397) | ₨36,202 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨13) | ₨5.27 | + 155% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨3,525) | ₨1,574 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (₨430) | ₨271 | + 59% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,527 prices entered by 2,300 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 110% more expensive than in India
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