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 (¥1,094) | ¥1,041 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (¥735) | ¥713 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (¥347) | ¥467 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (¥78) | ¥215 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (¥265) | ¥287 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (¥182) | ¥484 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (¥560) | ¥1,246 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (¥172) | ¥610 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (¥112) | ¥381 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (¥114) | ¥267 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥727) | ¥1,801 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (¥234) | ¥223 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (¥86) | ¥242 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (¥129,576) | ¥197,391 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €673 (¥81,503) | ¥112,128 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (¥13,103) | ¥15,296 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €728 (¥88,058) | ¥119,023 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €466 (¥56,432) | ¥92,673 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (¥9,883) | ¥11,742 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥2,984) | ¥3,714 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥42,308) | ¥37,069 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (¥12,315) | ¥10,892 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥843) | ¥749 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (¥931) | ¥1,906 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (¥10,877) | ¥6,528 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (¥3,867) | ¥4,644 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (¥8,583) | ¥7,956 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (¥10,370) | ¥13,013 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (¥3,137,011) | ¥2,936,380 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (¥184) | ¥143 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥4,387) | ¥9,633 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (¥660) | ¥1,406 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥886) | ¥929 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (¥5,985) | ¥8,740 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (¥480) | ¥554 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (¥368) | ¥669 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (¥466) | ¥525 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (¥188) | ¥218 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (¥276) | ¥251 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,448) | ¥2,654 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (¥3,127) | ¥3,633 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,544) | ¥3,165 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (¥5,229) | ¥15,347 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥4,898) | ¥6,734 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (¥750) | ¥809 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (¥278) | ¥511 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (¥287) | ¥509 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (¥54,574) | ¥46,875 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥15) | ¥26 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (¥4,600) | ¥8,766 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (¥606) | ¥477 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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