Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,918) | ¥1,035 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,297) | ¥840 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (¥547) | ¥618 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (¥155) | ¥237 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (¥540) | ¥335 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (¥327) | ¥439 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 (¥798) | ¥1,195 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (¥294) | ¥822 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (¥223) | ¥509 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (¥177) | ¥303 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (¥938) | ¥1,267 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (¥361) | ¥276 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (¥149) | ¥293 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,518 (¥247,216) | ¥365,082 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,005 (¥163,697) | ¥201,500 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (¥18,211) | ¥19,132 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 (¥165,786) | ¥145,654 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (¥118,786) | ¥102,459 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (¥14,402) | ¥8,349 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥4,244) | ¥4,448 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (¥53,147) | ¥74,559 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (¥20,715) | ¥25,414 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,068) | ¥1,338 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,473) | ¥2,815 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (¥13,405) | ¥9,315 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,914) | ¥5,103 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (¥13,802) | ¥9,892 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (¥14,641) | ¥12,189 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,634 (¥4,500,111) | ¥3,060,780 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (¥275) | ¥169 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (¥5,719) | ¥8,198 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (¥867) | ¥2,133 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (¥746) | ¥2,551 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (¥10,593) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (¥524) | ¥1,337 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (¥564) | ¥930 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (¥579) | ¥622 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (¥258) | ¥224 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (¥332) | ¥188 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (¥2,309) | ¥4,604 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (¥5,029) | ¥4,908 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥2,138) | ¥3,881 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (¥8,763) | ¥7,212 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (¥7,388) | ¥8,269 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,227) | ¥1,244 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (¥473) | ¥547 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (¥344) | ¥674 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €410 (¥66,740) | ¥51,659 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (¥30) | ¥52 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (¥5,560) | ¥9,530 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (¥864) | ¥613 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,633 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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