- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,168) | ¥1,060 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (¥760) | ¥668 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (¥387) | ¥489 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (¥90) | ¥205 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (¥263) | ¥304 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (¥174) | ¥805 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (¥567) | ¥1,035 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (¥184) | ¥757 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (¥112) | ¥427 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (¥129) | ¥292 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.67 (¥745) | ¥1,706 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (¥254) | ¥200 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (¥122) | ¥203 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €985 (¥129,452) | ¥246,413 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €728 (¥95,723) | ¥141,665 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (¥14,346) | ¥19,065 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (¥89,531) | ¥129,819 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €438 (¥57,610) | ¥88,209 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (¥10,077) | ¥13,050 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,256) | ¥4,177 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (¥52,133) | ¥59,797 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (¥14,407) | ¥18,392 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,059) | ¥848 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥844) | ¥2,575 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥10,459) | ¥8,514 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,752) | ¥4,244 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (¥10,824) | ¥8,631 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (¥11,304) | ¥13,887 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 (¥3,453,572) | ¥2,423,970 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (¥196) | ¥137 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (¥5,054) | ¥10,169 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (¥540) | ¥1,229 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (¥793) | ¥998 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (¥6,416) | ¥4,043 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.46 (¥455) | ¥491 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (¥468) | ¥659 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (¥541) | ¥499 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (¥228) | ¥124 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (¥313) | ¥248 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,543) | ¥3,314 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (¥3,506) | ¥4,543 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (¥1,636) | ¥3,386 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (¥5,762) | ¥10,226 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥5,260) | ¥7,804 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥974) | ¥918 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (¥366) | ¥479 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 (¥355) | ¥573 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (¥68,431) | ¥53,237 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (¥33) | ¥44 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (¥5,163) | ¥11,808 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (¥648) | ¥546 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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