Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 240 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 132 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 60 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 36 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.57 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.88 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 69 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 44 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.70 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 260 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 32 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,163 (Mex$ 26,910) | Mex$ 19,154 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €793 (Mex$ 18,355) | Mex$ 9,278 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (Mex$ 2,863) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €753 (Mex$ 17,431) | Mex$ 11,221 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 (Mex$ 13,777) | Mex$ 6,225 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (Mex$ 2,387) | Mex$ 784 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 385 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (Mex$ 8,310) | Mex$ 6,925 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Mex$ 2,461) | Mex$ 2,220 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 105 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 95 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Mex$ 2,048) | Mex$ 869 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 661 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Mex$ 1,888) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (Mex$ 2,245) | Mex$ 1,156 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,979 (Mex$ 670,783) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Mex$ 854) | Mex$ 545 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.97 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 85 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 225 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (Mex$ 1,232) | Mex$ 573 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.90 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 80 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 51 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 58 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 29 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 197 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 321 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 151 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 869 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 728 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 146 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.92 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 77 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.76 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 43 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (Mex$ 11,278) | Mex$ 11,701 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Mex$ 4.49) | Mex$ 3.22 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 933 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 65 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Mexico
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