Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (NZ$18) | NZ$21 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$15 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (NZ$5.94) | NZ$9 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (NZ$1.61) | NZ$2.57 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (NZ$3.60) | NZ$9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (NZ$3.35) | NZ$4.99 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$3.66 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$5.03 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (NZ$3.82) | NZ$3.96 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (NZ$1.43) | NZ$2.55 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,217 (NZ$2,144) | NZ$3,730 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (NZ$1,466) | NZ$2,979 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (NZ$228) | NZ$228 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 (NZ$1,609) | NZ$2,541 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (NZ$1,059) | NZ$2,021 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (NZ$189) | NZ$142 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (NZ$49) | NZ$82 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (NZ$577) | NZ$737 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (NZ$201) | NZ$273 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$30 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (NZ$152) | NZ$118 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (NZ$56) | NZ$86 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (NZ$131) | NZ$172 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (NZ$154) | NZ$213 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,745 (NZ$50,641) | NZ$37,057 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (NZ$3.15) | NZ$2.74 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (NZ$65) | NZ$121 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (NZ$9) | NZ$15 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$5.87 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (NZ$112) | NZ$68 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (NZ$4.10) | NZ$3.41 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (NZ$4.01) | NZ$4.45 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (NZ$28) | NZ$39 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (NZ$54) | NZ$69 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (NZ$26) | NZ$38 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (NZ$90) | NZ$149 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (NZ$79) | NZ$126 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$19 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.74 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.92 (NZ$3.38) | NZ$11 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (NZ$994) | NZ$1,174 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (NZ$0.71) | NZ$0.44 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (NZ$62) | NZ$69 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (NZ$9) | NZ$38 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,750 prices entered by 405 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand
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