- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$17 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.77 (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (NZ$4.92) | NZ$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.72 (NZ$1.21) | NZ$2.12 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (NZ$3.52) | NZ$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$5.93 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (NZ$2.50) | NZ$3.71 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (NZ$1.57) | NZ$3.45 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (NZ$1.70) | NZ$5.86 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.52 (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (NZ$3.30) | NZ$3.31 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (NZ$1.37) | NZ$2.06 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (NZ$1,826) | NZ$2,700 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (NZ$1,296) | NZ$2,070 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (NZ$213) | NZ$307 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (NZ$1,313) | NZ$1,790 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (NZ$856) | NZ$1,313 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (NZ$152) | NZ$320 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (NZ$44) | NZ$73 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (NZ$589) | NZ$618 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (NZ$138) | NZ$195 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$9 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (NZ$135) | NZ$109 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (NZ$49) | NZ$66 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (NZ$139) | NZ$158 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (NZ$159) | NZ$160 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (NZ$44,432) | NZ$32,063 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (NZ$2.55) | NZ$2.20 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (NZ$64) | NZ$165 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (NZ$77) | NZ$51 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (NZ$5.50) | NZ$5.13 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.40 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (NZ$3.15) | NZ$3.12 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (NZ$4.08) | NZ$3.77 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (NZ$21) | NZ$26 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (NZ$45) | NZ$59 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (NZ$21) | NZ$33 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (NZ$77) | NZ$148 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (NZ$70) | NZ$103 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (NZ$4.69) | NZ$4.69 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (NZ$4.08) | NZ$9 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (NZ$843) | NZ$694 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (NZ$0.46) | NZ$0.35 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (NZ$63) | NZ$69 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (NZ$8) | NZ$28 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,304 prices entered by 1,097 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand
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