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 | €12 (46 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (33 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (3.82 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.02 (20 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (5.66 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (4.27 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (21 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (3.59 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,465 (5,897 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €979 (3,942 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (464 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €956 (3,847 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (2,816 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (362 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (88 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (1,323 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (495 ₪) | 662 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (26 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (41 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (342 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (124 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (347 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (377 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,098 (101,026 ₪) | 161,867 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (145 ₪) | 246 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (22 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.81 (19 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (260 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (12 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (13 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (7 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (57 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (128 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (51 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (220 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (179 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (30 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.08 (8 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €434 (1,747 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (0.66 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (148 ₪) | 188 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (22 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,756 prices entered by 264 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Israel
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