Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$18 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (NZ$4.91) | NZ$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (NZ$1.08) | NZ$2.08 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (NZ$3.68) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$5.18 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$4.03 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (NZ$1.55) | NZ$3.43 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$4.45 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (NZ$3.21) | NZ$3.22 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (NZ$1.17) | NZ$2.34 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,076 (NZ$1,807) | NZ$2,813 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €659 (NZ$1,108) | NZ$2,177 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (NZ$182) | NZ$233 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €707 (NZ$1,187) | NZ$1,961 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €459 (NZ$771) | NZ$1,499 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (NZ$134) | NZ$139 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (NZ$41) | NZ$72 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (NZ$572) | NZ$659 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (NZ$171) | NZ$206 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$25 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (NZ$144) | NZ$113 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (NZ$54) | NZ$78 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (NZ$123) | NZ$166 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (NZ$144) | NZ$183 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,803 (NZ$43,349) | NZ$31,352 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (NZ$2.56) | NZ$2.21 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (NZ$61) | NZ$182 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (NZ$9) | NZ$14 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (NZ$83) | NZ$53 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (NZ$5.37) | NZ$7 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (NZ$2.62) | NZ$2.98 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (NZ$3.83) | NZ$4.19 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$31 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (NZ$45) | NZ$58 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$22) | NZ$31 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (NZ$73) | NZ$222 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (NZ$70) | NZ$99 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (NZ$10) | NZ$16 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (NZ$3.85) | NZ$4.98 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (NZ$3.99) | NZ$10 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (NZ$753) | NZ$703 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (NZ$0.21) | NZ$0.39 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (NZ$60) | NZ$69 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (NZ$8) | NZ$30 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand
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