Cost of living in Portugal compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (RM55) | RM24 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RM39) | RM19 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (RM16) | RM10 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (RM4.54) | RM8 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (RM15) | RM13 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (RM9) | RM7 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.02 (RM24) | RM25 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (RM9) | RM13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (RM7) | RM5.59 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (RM5.08) | RM13 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (RM25) | RM81 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (RM10) | RM5.78 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (RM4.27) | RM4.49 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 77% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,465 (RM7,011) | RM3,620 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €979 (RM4,686) | RM2,320 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (RM551) | RM332 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €956 (RM4,574) | RM2,175 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (RM3,348) | RM1,382 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (RM430) | RM163 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (RM104) | RM105 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (RM1,573) | RM1,432 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (RM588) | RM418 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (RM31) | RM27 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (RM48) | RM37 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (RM407) | RM243 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (RM148) | RM150 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (RM413) | RM338 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (RM448) | RM319 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,098 (RM120,110) | RM153,476 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (RM8) | RM2.34 | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (RM172) | RM51 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (RM26) | RM16 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.81 (RM23) | RM34 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (RM309) | RM92 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (RM14) | RM26 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (RM16) | RM14 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (RM17) | RM15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (RM8) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (RM10) | RM14 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (RM68) | RM35 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (RM152) | RM113 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (RM62) | RM38 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (RM261) | RM360 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (RM213) | RM194 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (RM35) | RM38 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (RM13) | RM14 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.08 (RM10) | RM23 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €434 (RM2,077) | RM2,135 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (RM0.79) | RM0.50 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (RM176) | RM199 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (RM26) | RM18 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,980 prices entered by 302 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Malaysia
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