Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 287 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 145 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 66 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 41 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 27 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 82 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 46 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.77 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 270 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 34 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,185 (Mex$ 24,345) | Mex$ 19,835 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €861 (Mex$ 17,679) | Mex$ 10,125 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (Mex$ 3,059) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €825 (Mex$ 16,935) | Mex$ 13,483 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (Mex$ 12,424) | Mex$ 6,891 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (Mex$ 2,869) | Mex$ 706 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 385 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (Mex$ 6,855) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 2,426 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 110 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 118 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Mex$ 1,473) | Mex$ 983 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 684 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (Mex$ 1,821) | Mex$ 1,317 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,059 (Mex$ 637,881) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 538 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 78 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 201 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (Mex$ 1,316) | Mex$ 618 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 78 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 56 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.21 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 63 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 34 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 35 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 236 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 353 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 157 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (Mex$ 1,002) | Mex$ 828 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 775 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 152 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.71 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 83 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 43 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €575 (Mex$ 11,817) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.20 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 918 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 69 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Mexico
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