Cost of living in Portugal compared to Moldova
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Portugal | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (210 Leu) | 158 Leu | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (154 Leu) | 162 Leu | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (69 Leu) | 74 Leu | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (19 Leu) | 21 Leu | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (62 Leu) | 44 Leu | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (42 Leu) | 33 Leu | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (103 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (40 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (32 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 128% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (23 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (112 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (40 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (18 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 150% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 74% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Portugal | Moldova | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (26,038 Leu) | 13,706 Leu | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (19,036 Leu) | 10,942 Leu | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (2,993 Leu) | 4,428 Leu | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (20,574 Leu) | 7,811 Leu | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (14,106 Leu) | 5,066 Leu | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (2,514 Leu) | 2,566 Leu | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (653 Leu) | 176 Leu | + 272% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (7,087 Leu) | 6,295 Leu | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (2,606 Leu) | 4,012 Leu | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (154 Leu) | 312 Leu | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (165 Leu) | 99 Leu | + 67% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Portugal | Moldova | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (1,626 Leu) | 966 Leu | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (708 Leu) | 741 Leu | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (1,556 Leu) | 1,804 Leu | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (1,613 Leu) | 2,176 Leu | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 72% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Portugal | Moldova | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (487,145 Leu) | 402,534 Leu | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (34 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (723 Leu) | 231 Leu | + 213% | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 45% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Portugal | Moldova | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (80 Leu) | 89 Leu | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (178 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (1,357 Leu) | 353 Leu | + 284% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (91 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (78 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (94 Leu) | 68 Leu | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (49 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (45 Leu) | 47 Leu | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (324 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 194% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Portugal | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (662 Leu) | 334 Leu | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (285 Leu) | 236 Leu | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (1,165 Leu) | 668 Leu | + 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (944 Leu) | 572 Leu | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (177 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (69 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 118% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (37 Leu) | 38 Leu | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (12,657 Leu) | 15,000 Leu | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (3.23 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 223% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (738 Leu) | 788 Leu | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (100 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,916 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Moldova
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