Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,765) | ¥1,019 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,294) | ¥764 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (¥583) | ¥514 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (¥159) | ¥215 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (¥524) | ¥319 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (¥351) | ¥625 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (¥865) | ¥1,190 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (¥341) | ¥545 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (¥265) | ¥410 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (¥196) | ¥292 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (¥946) | ¥1,440 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (¥338) | ¥204 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (¥154) | ¥176 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (¥219,247) | ¥221,430 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (¥160,286) | ¥111,860 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (¥25,205) | ¥20,251 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (¥173,240) | ¥190,034 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (¥118,774) | ¥84,192 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (¥21,172) | ¥28,514 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (¥5,502) | ¥3,357 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (¥59,677) | ¥52,125 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (¥21,944) | ¥15,714 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,294) | ¥1,018 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,390) | ¥1,314 | + 6% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (¥13,691) | ¥8,530 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (¥5,959) | ¥4,983 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (¥13,102) | ¥9,702 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (¥13,580) | ¥11,426 | + 19% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (¥4,101,864) | ¥2,882,200 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (¥287) | ¥170 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (¥6,092) | ¥9,799 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (¥672) | ¥1,555 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,498) | ¥2,993 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (¥11,427) | ¥6,000 | + 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (¥769) | ¥1,706 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (¥657) | ¥842 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (¥788) | ¥600 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (¥412) | ¥192 | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (¥375) | ¥203 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥2,731) | ¥4,236 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (¥5,576) | ¥5,211 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥2,398) | ¥3,676 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (¥9,808) | ¥4,122 | + 138% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (¥7,945) | ¥8,391 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,488) | ¥961 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (¥585) | ¥499 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (¥308) | ¥656 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (¥106,577) | ¥51,754 | + 106% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (¥27) | ¥52 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (¥6,216) | ¥8,705 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (¥838) | ¥564 | + 49% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,474 prices entered by 433 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is about the same as in Japan
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