Cost of living in Portugal compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Portugal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Rp 239,537) | Rp 74,240 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 158,443) | Rp 64,404 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (Rp 63,106) | Rp 43,127 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Rp 18,046) | Rp 26,464 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.30 (Rp 62,634) | Rp 32,847 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (Rp 36,294) | Rp 18,993 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (Rp 98,424) | Rp 72,901 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (Rp 33,677) | Rp 45,403 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (Rp 27,150) | Rp 22,376 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (Rp 21,350) | Rp 45,821 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.44 (Rp 103,269) | Rp 334,753 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (Rp 40,727) | Rp 18,943 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (Rp 18,752) | Rp 19,509 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Portugal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,501 (Rp 28,477,656) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,035 (Rp 19,648,492) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (Rp 2,191,437) | Rp 2,134,520 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (Rp 19,073,531) | Rp 17,742,000 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €743 (Rp 14,096,853) | Rp 11,274,600 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (Rp 1,671,291) | Rp 1,559,960 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Rp 498,446) | Rp 303,658 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (Rp 6,192,863) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Rp 2,413,850) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Rp 124,446) | Rp 91,402 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 170,965) | Rp 83,441 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Portugal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (Rp 1,448,079) | Rp 651,126 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Rp 561,910) | Rp 458,661 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Rp 1,525,010) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Rp 1,706,012) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Portugal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,634 (Rp 524,372,181) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (Rp 31,903) | Rp 12,395 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Rp 671,729) | Rp 535,183 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Portugal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (Rp 100,969) | Rp 22,456 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (Rp 86,955) | Rp 96,147 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (Rp 1,234,284) | Rp 264,826 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (Rp 61,098) | Rp 66,604 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (Rp 65,729) | Rp 26,592 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (Rp 67,518) | Rp 33,023 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (Rp 30,112) | Rp 27,953 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (Rp 38,652) | Rp 21,349 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Rp 269,027) | Rp 84,361 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Portugal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Rp 577,343) | Rp 468,169 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Rp 240,339) | Rp 96,262 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (Rp 922,291) | Rp 496,791 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Rp 903,040) | Rp 836,381 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Rp 146,123) | Rp 150,000 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (Rp 55,553) | Rp 54,336 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.16 (Rp 40,901) | Rp 75,755 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €410 (Rp 7,776,815) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Rp 3,290) | Rp 2,388 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Rp 688,099) | Rp 433,566 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (Rp 100,280) | Rp 46,882 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia
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