Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$22 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (NZ$4.69) | NZ$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (NZ$1.34) | NZ$2.47 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.44 (NZ$4.09) | NZ$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (NZ$2.72) | NZ$7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (NZ$2.88) | NZ$4.22 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (NZ$1.91) | NZ$3.36 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (NZ$1.91) | NZ$4.75 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.46 (NZ$7) | NZ$18 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (NZ$3.39) | NZ$3.47 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (NZ$1.21) | NZ$3.05 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (NZ$1,872) | NZ$3,225 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €799 (NZ$1,337) | NZ$2,681 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (NZ$208) | NZ$271 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €803 (NZ$1,344) | NZ$2,256 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €594 (NZ$995) | NZ$1,846 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (NZ$222) | NZ$240 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (NZ$49) | NZ$80 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (NZ$557) | NZ$750 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (NZ$178) | NZ$281 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$15 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$28 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (NZ$121) | NZ$119 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (NZ$49) | NZ$81 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (NZ$120) | NZ$152 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (NZ$134) | NZ$204 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,538 (NZ$47,793) | NZ$38,250 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (NZ$3.18) | NZ$2.77 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (NZ$61) | NZ$188 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.23 (NZ$9) | NZ$10 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (NZ$84) | NZ$66 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (NZ$5.63) | NZ$8 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (NZ$5.84) | NZ$5.53 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (NZ$2.74) | NZ$3.48 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (NZ$3.35) | NZ$4.09 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$36 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (NZ$42) | NZ$69 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (NZ$23) | NZ$38 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (NZ$57) | NZ$206 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (NZ$68) | NZ$112 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.90 (NZ$10) | NZ$16 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (NZ$4.41) | NZ$5.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.81 (NZ$3.03) | NZ$10 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €552 (NZ$924) | NZ$790 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (NZ$0.44) | NZ$0.37 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (NZ$53) | NZ$74 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (NZ$9) | NZ$34 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,386 prices entered by 394 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand
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