Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$25 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$17 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$2.80 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (NZ$5.75) | NZ$12 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (NZ$3.86) | NZ$10 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$4.79 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (NZ$2.91) | NZ$4.14 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (NZ$2.15) | NZ$6 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (NZ$3.71) | NZ$4.46 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$3.26 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (NZ$2,406) | NZ$4,070 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (NZ$1,759) | NZ$3,352 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (NZ$277) | NZ$197 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (NZ$1,901) | NZ$2,492 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (NZ$1,303) | NZ$2,198 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (NZ$232) | NZ$153 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (NZ$60) | NZ$90 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (NZ$655) | NZ$565 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (NZ$241) | NZ$231 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$32 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (NZ$150) | NZ$139 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (NZ$65) | NZ$95 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (NZ$144) | NZ$186 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (NZ$149) | NZ$225 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (NZ$45,008) | NZ$41,100 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (NZ$3.15) | NZ$2.85 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (NZ$67) | NZ$190 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.00 | + 229% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (NZ$125) | NZ$60 | + 108% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.35 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (NZ$4.52) | NZ$3.09 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (NZ$4.11) | NZ$3.99 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (NZ$30) | NZ$38 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (NZ$61) | NZ$70 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (NZ$26) | NZ$43 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (NZ$108) | NZ$180 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (NZ$87) | NZ$136 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.95 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (NZ$3.38) | NZ$13 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (NZ$1,169) | NZ$1,526 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (NZ$0.30) | NZ$0.41 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (NZ$68) | NZ$73 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,514 prices entered by 393 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand
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