Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 214 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 118 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 53 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 35 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.38 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 72 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 233 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,077 (Mex$ 25,626) | Mex$ 18,962 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €710 (Mex$ 16,902) | Mex$ 8,614 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (Mex$ 2,540) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €717 (Mex$ 17,057) | Mex$ 10,152 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €488 (Mex$ 11,602) | Mex$ 4,875 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (Mex$ 1,887) | Mex$ 718 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 381 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (Mex$ 9,107) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (Mex$ 2,817) | Mex$ 2,031 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 101 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 91 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 845 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 650 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Mex$ 1,860) | Mex$ 1,496 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Mex$ 1,908) | Mex$ 1,106 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,371 (Mex$ 603,776) | Mex$ 341,309 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Mex$ 873) | Mex$ 529 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.41 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 82 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.61 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 174 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 518 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 82 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.63 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 50 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 56 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 29 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 190 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 311 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 146 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 836 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 680 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 121 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 71 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 39 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €475 (Mex$ 11,306) | Mex$ 9,977 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Mex$ 3.46) | Mex$ 2.61 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 991 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 61 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Mexico
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