Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,150) | ₨429 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨788) | ₨363 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (₨329) | ₨179 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₨93) | ₨61 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.59 (₨351) | ₨102 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (₨196) | ₨44 | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 (₨479) | ₨251 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (₨177) | ₨194 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (₨134) | ₨41 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (₨106) | ₨162 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (₨521) | ₨926 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (₨217) | ₨92 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (₨89) | ₨41 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,558 (₨152,368) | ₨45,895 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,057 (₨103,385) | ₨29,581 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (₨10,935) | ₨5,552 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 (₨99,543) | ₨29,565 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (₨71,323) | ₨17,736 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (₨8,647) | ₨4,989 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨2,548) | ₨731 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (₨31,911) | ₨26,612 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (₨12,438) | ₨12,652 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨641) | ₨516 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨884) | ₨523 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (₨7,462) | ₨2,400 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (₨2,778) | ₨2,579 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨8,287) | ₨3,981 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (₨8,791) | ₨2,875 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,634 (₨2,702,012) | ₨1,738,230 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (₨165) | ₨104 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨3,449) | ₨1,614 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (₨520) | ₨89 | + 487% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (₨448) | ₨217 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (₨6,360) | ₨1,172 | + 443% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (₨315) | ₨329 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (₨339) | ₨220 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (₨348) | ₨302 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (₨155) | ₨195 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (₨199) | ₨95 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨1,386) | ₨322 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨3,067) | ₨1,424 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨1,225) | ₨604 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (₨4,752) | ₨1,842 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (₨4,406) | ₨2,143 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨753) | ₨766 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (₨286) | ₨240 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.16 (₨211) | ₨208 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €410 (₨40,073) | ₨42,526 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₨18) | ₨7 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨3,378) | ₨1,579 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (₨518) | ₨272 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 104% more expensive than in India
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