Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,233) | ¥1,145 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (¥871) | ¥719 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (¥371) | ¥437 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (¥114) | ¥211 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (¥331) | ¥282 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (¥210) | ¥815 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (¥571) | ¥951 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (¥226) | ¥984 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (¥156) | ¥421 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (¥155) | ¥268 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.65 (¥628) | ¥1,770 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (¥293) | ¥217 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (¥114) | ¥225 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (¥147,281) | ¥194,768 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €811 (¥109,661) | ¥126,641 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (¥16,767) | ¥21,178 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €729 (¥98,609) | ¥142,258 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €570 (¥77,073) | ¥80,836 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (¥17,132) | ¥13,643 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (¥4,237) | ¥3,988 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (¥51,747) | ¥59,521 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥12,798) | ¥17,809 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,031) | ¥665 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥982) | ¥2,700 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (¥11,589) | ¥7,941 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,961) | ¥4,162 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (¥9,469) | ¥7,471 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (¥12,307) | ¥15,388 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,730 (¥4,019,899) | ¥2,576,380 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (¥247) | ¥161 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥4,915) | ¥16,725 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.64 (¥357) | ¥1,370 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (¥588) | ¥1,955 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (¥7,028) | ¥3,523 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.63 (¥490) | ¥2,205 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (¥461) | ¥648 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.51 (¥610) | ¥409 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (¥202) | ¥143 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (¥296) | ¥184 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (¥1,852) | ¥3,583 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (¥3,283) | ¥4,280 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,899) | ¥3,593 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (¥5,270) | ¥20,657 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥5,465) | ¥6,242 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥883) | ¥1,034 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (¥313) | ¥533 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (¥262) | ¥526 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €512 (¥69,214) | ¥58,872 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (¥30) | ¥41 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (¥4,510) | ¥11,178 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (¥699) | ¥554 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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