Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (¥1,065) | ¥941 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥845) | ¥695 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (¥369) | ¥426 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (¥85) | ¥203 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (¥273) | ¥244 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (¥182) | ¥653 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (¥532) | ¥888 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (¥174) | ¥792 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (¥133) | ¥389 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (¥121) | ¥306 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (¥555) | ¥1,351 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (¥250) | ¥185 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (¥122) | ¥246 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (¥146,203) | ¥295,978 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (¥95,355) | ¥169,167 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (¥15,233) | ¥25,258 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (¥95,629) | ¥144,655 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (¥64,487) | ¥80,593 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (¥11,181) | ¥13,235 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (¥3,749) | ¥4,060 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (¥48,649) | ¥55,604 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥15,461) | ¥10,692 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,205) | ¥778 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,114) | ¥2,599 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,448) | ¥6,849 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (¥4,018) | ¥4,780 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥10,141) | ¥8,249 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (¥10,317) | ¥12,511 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,997 (¥3,345,493) | ¥2,585,890 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (¥189) | ¥135 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥4,659) | ¥10,445 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (¥689) | ¥1,225 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,018) | ¥1,626 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (¥5,975) | ¥6,148 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (¥406) | ¥812 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (¥476) | ¥655 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (¥455) | ¥501 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (¥157) | ¥170 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (¥243) | ¥229 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (¥1,754) | ¥2,983 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,581) | ¥3,633 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,637) | ¥3,657 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,152) | ¥12,969 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (¥5,326) | ¥6,422 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,013) | ¥1,122 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (¥391) | ¥445 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (¥230) | ¥556 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (¥63,871) | ¥52,544 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥20) | ¥40 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥5,165) | ¥9,497 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (¥624) | ¥525 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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