Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (NZ$20) | NZ$25 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$16 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (NZ$1.75) | NZ$2.55 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (NZ$5.89) | NZ$12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (NZ$3.82) | NZ$9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (NZ$3.72) | NZ$4.66 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (NZ$2.50) | NZ$4.09 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (NZ$2.05) | NZ$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$4.22 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (NZ$1.68) | NZ$2.87 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,422 (NZ$2,560) | NZ$4,199 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (NZ$1,777) | NZ$3,362 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (NZ$226) | NZ$217 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,036 (NZ$1,865) | NZ$2,493 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €714 (NZ$1,285) | NZ$2,175 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (NZ$143) | NZ$176 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (NZ$46) | NZ$87 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (NZ$686) | NZ$625 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (NZ$266) | NZ$198 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$21 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$35 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (NZ$164) | NZ$134 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (NZ$65) | NZ$94 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (NZ$168) | NZ$198 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (NZ$167) | NZ$216 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,097 (NZ$48,780) | NZ$46,377 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (NZ$3.21) | NZ$2.82 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (NZ$66) | NZ$188 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.18 (NZ$9) | NZ$14 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$5.00 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (NZ$125) | NZ$57 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.28 (NZ$5.91) | NZ$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.91 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.65 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (NZ$4.02) | NZ$3.38 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (NZ$4.45) | NZ$3.59 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (NZ$27) | NZ$39 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (NZ$61) | NZ$79 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (NZ$26) | NZ$42 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (NZ$124) | NZ$236 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (NZ$85) | NZ$135 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$21 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (NZ$5.52) | NZ$5.87 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.86 (NZ$3.36) | NZ$13 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (NZ$979) | NZ$1,304 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (NZ$0.38) | NZ$0.24 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (NZ$65) | NZ$67 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand
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