- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$18 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (NZ$5.04) | NZ$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (NZ$1.18) | NZ$2.08 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (NZ$3.44) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (NZ$2.28) | NZ$6 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (NZ$2.40) | NZ$3.73 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$3.33 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (NZ$1.68) | NZ$5.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.67 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (NZ$3.32) | NZ$3.36 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$2.20 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €982 (NZ$1,684) | NZ$2,618 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €728 (NZ$1,249) | NZ$2,171 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (NZ$187) | NZ$317 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (NZ$1,168) | NZ$1,817 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €438 (NZ$752) | NZ$1,435 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (NZ$131) | NZ$290 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (NZ$42) | NZ$73 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (NZ$680) | NZ$620 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (NZ$188) | NZ$202 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (NZ$11) | NZ$24 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (NZ$136) | NZ$100 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (NZ$49) | NZ$83 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (NZ$141) | NZ$154 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (NZ$147) | NZ$166 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 (NZ$45,058) | NZ$31,786 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (NZ$2.56) | NZ$2.06 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (NZ$66) | NZ$173 | - 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) | €4.11 (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (NZ$84) | NZ$50 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.46 (NZ$5.93) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.61 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.06 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (NZ$2.97) | NZ$2.98 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (NZ$4.08) | NZ$3.48 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (NZ$20) | NZ$25 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (NZ$46) | NZ$62 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (NZ$21) | NZ$32 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (NZ$75) | NZ$162 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (NZ$69) | NZ$103 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$17 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (NZ$4.78) | NZ$4.83 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 (NZ$4.64) | NZ$10 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (NZ$893) | NZ$708 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (NZ$0.43) | NZ$0.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (NZ$67) | NZ$68 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (NZ$8) | NZ$28 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,432 prices entered by 1,105 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand
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