- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,160) | ¥1,066 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (¥770) | ¥676 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (¥385) | ¥497 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (¥91) | ¥203 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (¥265) | ¥297 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (¥175) | ¥791 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (¥580) | ¥924 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (¥191) | ¥748 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (¥112) | ¥429 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (¥129) | ¥281 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (¥760) | ¥1,661 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (¥254) | ¥195 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (¥118) | ¥199 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,036 (¥135,941) | ¥217,864 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (¥100,286) | ¥136,533 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (¥14,467) | ¥19,622 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (¥98,617) | ¥113,659 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (¥62,375) | ¥71,360 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (¥9,710) | ¥12,437 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,190) | ¥4,275 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (¥50,020) | ¥57,256 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (¥12,964) | ¥15,779 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥973) | ¥735 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥887) | ¥2,185 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 0% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (¥10,214) | ¥8,366 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (¥3,952) | ¥4,467 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥10,889) | ¥7,902 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (¥12,073) | ¥14,620 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,549 (¥3,482,432) | ¥2,517,540 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (¥198) | ¥140 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥5,109) | ¥10,332 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (¥549) | ¥1,278 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥883) | ¥1,019 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (¥6,140) | ¥3,956 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (¥464) | ¥567 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (¥461) | ¥681 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (¥546) | ¥495 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (¥227) | ¥133 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (¥301) | ¥261 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,595) | ¥3,143 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (¥3,422) | ¥4,305 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (¥1,636) | ¥3,413 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (¥5,477) | ¥14,181 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥5,256) | ¥8,033 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥945) | ¥968 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (¥382) | ¥479 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (¥338) | ¥594 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (¥67,784) | ¥52,524 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (¥31) | ¥62 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥4,883) | ¥10,702 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (¥649) | ¥468 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Japan
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