- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$17 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (NZ$5.01) | NZ$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (NZ$1.17) | NZ$2.16 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (NZ$3.47) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$5.88 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$3.66 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (NZ$1.45) | NZ$3.45 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (NZ$1.67) | NZ$5.77 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (NZ$3.26) | NZ$3.33 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (NZ$1.39) | NZ$2.07 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,059 (NZ$1,758) | NZ$2,690 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (NZ$1,256) | NZ$2,091 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (NZ$197) | NZ$327 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (NZ$1,292) | NZ$1,758 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (NZ$835) | NZ$1,315 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (NZ$147) | NZ$306 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (NZ$42) | NZ$72 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (NZ$656) | NZ$580 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (NZ$154) | NZ$186 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$9 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (NZ$129) | NZ$103 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (NZ$48) | NZ$64 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (NZ$134) | NZ$158 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (NZ$153) | NZ$156 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (NZ$43,937) | NZ$32,733 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (NZ$2.52) | NZ$2.16 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (NZ$65) | NZ$177 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (NZ$77) | NZ$48 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (NZ$5.20) | NZ$5.11 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.35 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (NZ$3.14) | NZ$2.99 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (NZ$3.88) | NZ$3.64 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$25 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (NZ$44) | NZ$60 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$21) | NZ$33 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (NZ$76) | NZ$154 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (NZ$71) | NZ$103 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$4.66 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (NZ$4.13) | NZ$10 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (NZ$861) | NZ$679 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (NZ$0.35) | NZ$0.36 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (NZ$62) | NZ$68 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (NZ$8) | NZ$28 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.660
NZD
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,491 prices entered by 1,158 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand
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