- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (¥1,126) | ¥1,049 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.75 (¥749) | ¥665 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (¥375) | ¥487 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (¥89) | ¥208 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (¥265) | ¥319 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (¥175) | ¥813 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.31 (¥562) | ¥1,046 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.41 (¥185) | ¥765 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (¥114) | ¥418 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (¥128) | ¥287 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.60 (¥730) | ¥1,723 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 (¥251) | ¥197 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (¥120) | ¥204 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €972 (¥126,735) | ¥237,506 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €711 (¥92,664) | ¥139,507 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (¥13,778) | ¥18,617 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €631 (¥82,255) | ¥133,853 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €422 (¥55,039) | ¥96,067 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (¥9,085) | ¥13,573 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,235) | ¥4,072 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (¥52,114) | ¥58,657 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (¥14,405) | ¥16,832 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,113) | ¥860 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (¥836) | ¥2,849 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥10,449) | ¥7,691 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (¥3,810) | ¥4,091 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (¥11,062) | ¥8,390 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (¥11,062) | ¥14,129 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,196 (¥3,416,434) | ¥2,455,860 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (¥194) | ¥136 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (¥4,920) | ¥9,889 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.78 (¥493) | ¥1,245 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥994) | ¥998 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥6,558) | ¥3,927 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (¥437) | ¥462 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (¥480) | ¥680 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.23 (¥552) | ¥499 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (¥236) | ¥124 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (¥301) | ¥253 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,563) | ¥3,475 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,611) | ¥4,505 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,657) | ¥3,426 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (¥5,441) | ¥10,390 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥5,212) | ¥7,555 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥954) | ¥916 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.78 (¥363) | ¥486 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.69 (¥350) | ¥584 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (¥68,180) | ¥53,237 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (¥29) | ¥49 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥5,236) | ¥12,007 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (¥641) | ¥553 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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