Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 154 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 106 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 58 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 32 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 22 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 67 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 215 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,078 (Mex$ 22,320) | Mex$ 19,082 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €662 (Mex$ 13,708) | Mex$ 8,896 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (Mex$ 2,243) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €713 (Mex$ 14,767) | Mex$ 10,724 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €466 (Mex$ 9,659) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 937 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 387 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (Mex$ 7,241) | Mex$ 7,533 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Mex$ 2,108) | Mex$ 1,952 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 101 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 88 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Mex$ 1,774) | Mex$ 856 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Mex$ 662) | Mex$ 634 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (Mex$ 1,524) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Mex$ 1,775) | Mex$ 1,212 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (Mex$ 536,914) | Mex$ 326,490 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 497 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 78 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 225 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Mex$ 1,024) | Mex$ 549 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 69 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 49 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 59 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 175 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 343 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 139 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 922 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 662 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 109 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 59 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 41 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (Mex$ 9,341) | Mex$ 9,893 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Mex$ 2.58) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 851 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 55 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% more expensive than in Mexico
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