- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,142) | ¥1,039 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (¥740) | ¥691 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.98 (¥383) | ¥441 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (¥91) | ¥203 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.07 (¥266) | ¥288 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (¥170) | ¥754 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.48 (¥576) | ¥924 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (¥184) | ¥683 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.84 (¥108) | ¥401 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (¥129) | ¥280 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (¥749) | ¥1,538 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (¥252) | ¥199 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (¥109) | ¥198 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,065 (¥136,663) | ¥218,000 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €760 (¥97,597) | ¥123,235 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (¥15,288) | ¥21,518 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €781 (¥100,299) | ¥110,576 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €504 (¥64,662) | ¥71,567 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 (¥11,365) | ¥12,926 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,298) | ¥4,101 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (¥50,681) | ¥55,558 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (¥11,888) | ¥16,537 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥896) | ¥711 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥877) | ¥1,838 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥9,982) | ¥7,197 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,727) | ¥4,336 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (¥10,367) | ¥8,421 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (¥11,834) | ¥13,972 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (¥3,396,762) | ¥2,510,720 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (¥195) | ¥145 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥5,057) | ¥11,257 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (¥684) | ¥1,278 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,008) | ¥1,019 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (¥5,957) | ¥3,622 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (¥466) | ¥612 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥402) | ¥707 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (¥544) | ¥455 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (¥243) | ¥137 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (¥300) | ¥229 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,564) | ¥2,862 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (¥3,398) | ¥3,989 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,625) | ¥3,357 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (¥5,846) | ¥14,181 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (¥5,460) | ¥7,538 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥926) | ¥964 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (¥405) | ¥487 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (¥319) | ¥586 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (¥66,553) | ¥49,094 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (¥27) | ¥56 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥4,804) | ¥10,897 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (¥639) | ¥468 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Japan
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