Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 289 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 158 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 72 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 47 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 92 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 49 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.90 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 278 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 35 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,333 (Mex$ 24,910) | Mex$ 20,281 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €928 (Mex$ 17,339) | Mex$ 10,225 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (Mex$ 3,230) | Mex$ 1,112 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €967 (Mex$ 18,065) | Mex$ 12,923 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (Mex$ 12,550) | Mex$ 7,476 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (Mex$ 2,310) | Mex$ 832 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 416 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €366 (Mex$ 6,841) | Mex$ 6,277 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (Mex$ 2,453) | Mex$ 2,589 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 115 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 118 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 1,003 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 709 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Mex$ 1,465) | Mex$ 1,730 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Mex$ 1,613) | Mex$ 1,306 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,898 (Mex$ 502,720) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 643 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.69 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 98 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 233 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (Mex$ 1,221) | Mex$ 617 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 82 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 57 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.02 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 70 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.70 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 239 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 356 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 160 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 782 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 807 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 170 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 82 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 47 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 (Mex$ 9,713) | Mex$ 11,943 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Mex$ 3.35) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 956 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 82 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Mexico
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