Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$25 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$16 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.30 (NZ$5.94) | NZ$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$2.49 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (NZ$5.64) | NZ$11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.97 (NZ$3.54) | NZ$9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.43 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (NZ$3.35) | NZ$5.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (NZ$2.26) | NZ$4.05 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (NZ$1.88) | NZ$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.19 (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.33 (NZ$4.20) | NZ$4.72 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (NZ$1.72) | NZ$2.94 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,271 (NZ$2,286) | NZ$3,887 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €893 (NZ$1,606) | NZ$3,199 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (NZ$200) | NZ$217 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €910 (NZ$1,637) | NZ$2,540 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (NZ$1,116) | NZ$2,173 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (NZ$140) | NZ$156 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (NZ$41) | NZ$87 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (NZ$613) | NZ$678 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (NZ$224) | NZ$187 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$34 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (NZ$139) | NZ$133 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (NZ$55) | NZ$91 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (NZ$151) | NZ$198 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (NZ$137) | NZ$212 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,286 (NZ$43,673) | NZ$46,501 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (NZ$3.04) | NZ$2.77 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (NZ$64) | NZ$185 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (NZ$9) | NZ$15 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.65 (NZ$8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (NZ$123) | NZ$60 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.04 (NZ$5.47) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (NZ$3.14) | NZ$3.17 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (NZ$3.53) | NZ$3.81 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (NZ$23) | NZ$36 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (NZ$57) | NZ$73 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$23) | NZ$42 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (NZ$103) | NZ$255 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (NZ$82) | NZ$131 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (NZ$4.62) | NZ$5.92 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.63 (NZ$2.92) | NZ$13 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €442 (NZ$795) | NZ$1,174 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.51 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (NZ$60) | NZ$66 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (NZ$10) | NZ$40 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,995 prices entered by 288 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand
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