Cost of living in Portugal compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (42 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (31 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (15 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (3.87 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (6 ₪) | 4.89 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (4.05 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.40 (22 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (3.60 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,351 (5,443 ₪) | 8,515 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (3,657 ₪) | 6,500 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (587 ₪) | 822 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €911 (3,673 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €667 (2,686 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (515 ₪) | 579 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (126 ₪) | 104 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (1,405 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (516 ₪) | 469 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (31 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (39 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (319 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (136 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (292 ₪) | 453 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (314 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,207 (109,639 ₪) | 144,112 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (146 ₪) | 214 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (19 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (33 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (277 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (19 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (16 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.17 (21 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (10 ₪) | 5.78 ₪ | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (9 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (67 ₪) | 65 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (120 ₪) | 189 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (61 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (222 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (179 ₪) | 321 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (7 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (2,083 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.68 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (149 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (21 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in Israel
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