Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,563) | ¥1,028 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,160) | ¥723 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (¥509) | ¥519 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (¥137) | ¥197 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (¥449) | ¥316 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (¥318) | ¥629 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (¥789) | ¥962 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (¥280) | ¥902 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (¥247) | ¥574 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (¥161) | ¥285 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.20 (¥785) | ¥1,208 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (¥335) | ¥184 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (¥122) | ¥206 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,197 (¥180,662) | ¥326,267 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €833 (¥125,689) | ¥171,772 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (¥20,523) | ¥28,488 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (¥135,514) | ¥157,603 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (¥91,420) | ¥82,713 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (¥21,414) | ¥24,082 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (¥4,448) | ¥4,699 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (¥48,934) | ¥47,482 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (¥19,718) | ¥32,093 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,165) | ¥1,313 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,284) | ¥1,878 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (¥13,160) | ¥6,136 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (¥4,660) | ¥5,199 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥11,341) | ¥8,989 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (¥13,135) | ¥13,588 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,050 (¥4,233,959) | ¥2,700,660 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (¥272) | ¥165 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥5,403) | ¥10,143 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (¥790) | ¥2,497 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,150) | ¥1,967 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (¥9,551) | ¥5,380 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (¥579) | ¥650 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (¥574) | ¥938 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (¥733) | ¥702 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (¥373) | ¥218 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (¥327) | ¥216 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥2,336) | ¥3,927 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Portugal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (¥4,402) | ¥4,141 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥2,106) | ¥3,600 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (¥6,180) | ¥4,000 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (¥6,413) | ¥5,993 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,258) | ¥984 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (¥421) | ¥472 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (¥282) | ¥575 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €557 (¥84,128) | ¥101,122 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (¥61) | ¥52 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥5,209) | ¥9,280 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (¥778) | ¥592 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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