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Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨721) | ₨386 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.84 (₨456) | ₨255 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (₨219) | ₨143 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (₨53) | ₨52 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (₨166) | ₨71 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 (₨111) | ₨36 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (₨338) | ₨195 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (₨114) | ₨141 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (₨74) | ₨25 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (₨83) | ₨121 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.81 (₨454) | ₨859 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (₨149) | ₨82 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (₨61) | ₨33 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,162 (₨90,878) | ₨30,869 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €795 (₨62,197) | ₨20,677 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (₨9,494) | ₨4,250 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €838 (₨65,551) | ₨23,657 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €506 (₨39,590) | ₨15,194 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (₨6,234) | ₨4,591 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨1,973) | ₨910 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (₨29,038) | ₨34,312 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨7,172) | ₨11,460 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨574) | ₨426 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨595) | ₨555 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨6,317) | ₨2,422 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨2,301) | ₨2,935 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (₨6,104) | ₨4,088 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (₨7,363) | ₨3,316 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,136 (₨1,965,401) | ₨870,351 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (₨119) | ₨79 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,041) | ₨1,286 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨548) | ₨152 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (₨744) | ₨315 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (₨3,545) | ₨1,141 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.07 (₨318) | ₨276 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (₨233) | ₨182 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (₨322) | ₨224 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (₨116) | ₨125 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (₨180) | ₨71 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨893) | ₨289 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₨2,103) | ₨1,205 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨996) | ₨500 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (₨2,930) | ₨2,132 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (₨3,272) | ₨1,825 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨525) | ₨863 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (₨186) | ₨214 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (₨162) | ₨229 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €497 (₨38,896) | ₨37,379 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨12) | ₨50 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨2,867) | ₨2,303 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (₨387) | ₨257 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,031 prices entered by 4,218 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 53% more expensive than in India
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