Cost of living in Portugal compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (RM56) | RM17 | + 229% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RM41) | RM19 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (RM18) | RM9 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (RM5.02) | RM8 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (RM17) | RM9 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (RM11) | RM6 | + 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (RM27) | RM27 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (RM11) | RM11 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (RM8) | RM4.72 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (RM6) | RM11 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (RM30) | RM68 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (RM11) | RM5.59 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (RM4.87) | RM3.60 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 112% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (RM6,928) | RM3,486 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (RM5,065) | RM1,957 | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (RM796) | RM254 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (RM5,474) | RM2,157 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (RM3,753) | RM1,384 | + 171% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (RM669) | RM236 | + 184% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (RM174) | RM105 | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (RM1,886) | RM961 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (RM693) | RM692 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM41) | RM18 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (RM44) | RM35 | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (RM433) | RM231 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (RM188) | RM154 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (RM414) | RM328 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (RM429) | RM308 | + 39% | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (RM129,609) | RM151,470 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (RM9) | RM2.04 | + 344% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (RM192) | RM54 | + 254% | |
Personal Care | + 110% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 110% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (RM21) | RM11 | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (RM47) | RM25 | + 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (RM361) | RM85 | + 326% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (RM24) | RM40 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (RM21) | RM12 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (RM25) | RM14 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (RM13) | RM9 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (RM12) | RM6 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (RM86) | RM27 | + 214% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (RM176) | RM90 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (RM76) | RM40 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (RM310) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (RM251) | RM122 | + 106% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM47) | RM30 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (RM18) | RM14 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (RM10) | RM18 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (RM3,368) | RM4,829 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (RM0.86) | RM0.13 | + 546% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (RM196) | RM199 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (RM26) | RM18 | + 50% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 77% more expensive than in Malaysia
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