- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,141) | ¥1,006 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (¥719) | ¥711 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (¥365) | ¥445 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (¥89) | ¥198 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.11 (¥263) | ¥270 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (¥175) | ¥689 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (¥550) | ¥889 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (¥185) | ¥637 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (¥116) | ¥430 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (¥126) | ¥262 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (¥695) | ¥1,549 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (¥251) | ¥212 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (¥102) | ¥195 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (¥135,472) | ¥242,113 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (¥96,161) | ¥121,422 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (¥15,831) | ¥21,895 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (¥97,397) | ¥116,929 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (¥63,501) | ¥79,022 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (¥11,302) | ¥12,611 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,255) | ¥4,156 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (¥43,676) | ¥55,558 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (¥10,204) | ¥16,830 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥863) | ¥693 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥913) | ¥1,827 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥10,006) | ¥7,207 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (¥3,499) | ¥4,012 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥10,337) | ¥8,544 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (¥11,769) | ¥15,007 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (¥3,296,689) | ¥2,657,440 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (¥189) | ¥147 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (¥4,756) | ¥11,877 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (¥723) | ¥1,278 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,109) | ¥1,016 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (¥5,699) | ¥4,123 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (¥446) | ¥630 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (¥408) | ¥711 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (¥534) | ¥484 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (¥233) | ¥145 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (¥302) | ¥213 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,539) | ¥2,946 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (¥3,265) | ¥4,119 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (¥1,549) | ¥3,373 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (¥5,686) | ¥12,005 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (¥5,229) | ¥8,157 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥873) | ¥903 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (¥348) | ¥498 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (¥302) | ¥551 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (¥62,533) | ¥49,094 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (¥34) | ¥56 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥4,650) | ¥10,056 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (¥621) | ¥474 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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