Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$18 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (NZ$4.70) | NZ$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (NZ$1.08) | NZ$2.07 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (NZ$3.48) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (NZ$2.32) | NZ$6 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$4.26 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$3.27 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (NZ$1.55) | NZ$5.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (NZ$7) | NZ$19 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (NZ$3.19) | NZ$3.50 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (NZ$1.55) | NZ$2.01 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (NZ$1,861) | NZ$2,633 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (NZ$1,214) | NZ$2,144 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (NZ$194) | NZ$291 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (NZ$1,218) | NZ$2,211 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (NZ$821) | NZ$1,904 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (NZ$142) | NZ$174 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (NZ$48) | NZ$68 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (NZ$619) | NZ$704 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (NZ$197) | NZ$254 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$15 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (NZ$14) | NZ$27 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (NZ$120) | NZ$119 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (NZ$51) | NZ$60 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (NZ$129) | NZ$178 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (NZ$131) | NZ$243 | - 46% | |
| 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 | €25,997 (NZ$42,596) | NZ$37,821 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (NZ$2.40) | NZ$1.98 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (NZ$59) | NZ$140 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (NZ$9) | NZ$14 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$5.96 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (NZ$76) | NZ$55 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (NZ$5.79) | NZ$6 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (NZ$2.00) | NZ$3.35 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$4.20 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (NZ$22) | NZ$31 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (NZ$46) | NZ$59 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$21) | NZ$37 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (NZ$66) | NZ$265 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (NZ$68) | NZ$100 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (NZ$4.97) | NZ$4.98 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (NZ$2.92) | NZ$10 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (NZ$813) | NZ$841 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.41 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (NZ$66) | NZ$85 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (NZ$8) | NZ$34 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand
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