- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$17 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (NZ$4.93) | NZ$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (NZ$1.15) | NZ$2.09 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (NZ$3.50) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$7 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (NZ$2.51) | NZ$3.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (NZ$1.51) | NZ$3.46 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (NZ$1.67) | NZ$4.95 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$3.42 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$2.30 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €933 (NZ$1,606) | NZ$2,723 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €681 (NZ$1,172) | NZ$2,160 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (NZ$181) | NZ$328 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €612 (NZ$1,054) | NZ$1,772 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €422 (NZ$726) | NZ$1,468 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €68 (NZ$117) | NZ$270 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (NZ$42) | NZ$74 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €401 (NZ$690) | NZ$634 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (NZ$184) | NZ$216 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$11 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$24 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (NZ$135) | NZ$104 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (NZ$50) | NZ$76 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (NZ$146) | NZ$162 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (NZ$144) | NZ$173 | - 16% | |
| 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 | €27,187 (NZ$46,784) | NZ$32,949 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (NZ$2.56) | NZ$2.02 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (NZ$64) | NZ$167 | - 62% | |
| 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) | €3.20 (NZ$5.51) | NZ$15 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (NZ$90) | NZ$49 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (NZ$5.77) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.29 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.43 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (NZ$3.03) | NZ$2.97 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (NZ$3.64) | NZ$3.47 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$26 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (NZ$45) | NZ$62 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$32 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (NZ$74) | NZ$152 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (NZ$67) | NZ$98 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$16 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (NZ$4.90) | NZ$4.85 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.73 (NZ$4.69) | NZ$9 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (NZ$904) | NZ$706 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (NZ$0.48) | NZ$0.46 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (NZ$71) | NZ$70 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (NZ$8) | NZ$28 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,404 prices entered by 1,112 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand
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