- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$17 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (NZ$5.16) | NZ$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (NZ$1.23) | NZ$2.13 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (NZ$3.56) | NZ$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$6 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (NZ$2.57) | NZ$3.70 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$3.29 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$5.61 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (NZ$3.40) | NZ$3.42 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$2.12 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,036 (NZ$1,825) | NZ$2,669 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (NZ$1,346) | NZ$2,145 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (NZ$194) | NZ$328 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (NZ$1,324) | NZ$1,825 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (NZ$837) | NZ$1,387 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (NZ$130) | NZ$277 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (NZ$43) | NZ$74 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (NZ$671) | NZ$606 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (NZ$174) | NZ$195 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$10 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (NZ$137) | NZ$102 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (NZ$53) | NZ$83 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (NZ$146) | NZ$156 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (NZ$162) | NZ$163 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,549 (NZ$46,741) | NZ$31,846 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (NZ$2.66) | NZ$2.11 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (NZ$69) | NZ$171 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (NZ$82) | NZ$51 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.74 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.25 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (NZ$3.05) | NZ$3.00 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (NZ$4.04) | NZ$3.58 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (NZ$21) | NZ$25 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (NZ$46) | NZ$59 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (NZ$22) | NZ$33 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (NZ$74) | NZ$164 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (NZ$71) | NZ$101 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$17 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (NZ$5.13) | NZ$4.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (NZ$4.53) | NZ$10 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (NZ$910) | NZ$708 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (NZ$0.42) | NZ$0.36 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (NZ$66) | NZ$92 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (NZ$9) | NZ$28 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,642 prices entered by 1,171 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand
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