Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nicaragua
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 13% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (436 C$) | 340 C$ | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (319 C$) | 251 C$ | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (144 C$) | 99 C$ | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (39 C$) | 48 C$ | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (129 C$) | 67 C$ | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (87 C$) | 66 C$ | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (214 C$) | 91 C$ | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (84 C$) | 169 C$ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (66 C$) | 88 C$ | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (48 C$) | 47 C$ | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (234 C$) | 723 C$ | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (83 C$) | 47 C$ | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (38 C$) | 24 C$ | + 57% | |
Housing | + 129% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 129% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (54,138 C$) | 22,243 C$ | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (39,579 C$) | 12,702 C$ | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (6,224 C$) | 1,405 C$ | + 343% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (42,778 C$) | 20,097 C$ | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (29,329 C$) | 9,138 C$ | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (5,228 C$) | 2,608 C$ | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (1,359 C$) | 850 C$ | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (14,736 C$) | 11,705 C$ | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (5,419 C$) | 3,863 C$ | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (320 C$) | 233 C$ | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (343 C$) | 139 C$ | + 147% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (3,381 C$) | 1,831 C$ | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (1,471 C$) | 1,330 C$ | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (3,235 C$) | 3,209 C$ | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (3,353 C$) | 2,922 C$ | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (1,012,867 C$) | 538,002 C$ | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (71 C$) | 48 C$ | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (1,504 C$) | 1,979 C$ | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 78% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (166 C$) | 180 C$ | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (370 C$) | 270 C$ | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (2,822 C$) | 903 C$ | + 212% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (190 C$) | 104 C$ | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (162 C$) | 74 C$ | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (195 C$) | 132 C$ | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (102 C$) | 97 C$ | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (93 C$) | 70 C$ | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (674 C$) | 195 C$ | + 246% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 84% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (1,377 C$) | 422 C$ | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (592 C$) | 406 C$ | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (2,422 C$) | 700 C$ | + 246% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (1,962 C$) | 1,278 C$ | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (367 C$) | 223 C$ | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (144 C$) | 127 C$ | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (76 C$) | 69 C$ | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (26,317 C$) | 16,876 C$ | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (7 C$) | 2.00 C$ | + 236% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (1,535 C$) | 1,167 C$ | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (207 C$) | 133 C$ | + 55% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,153 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Nicaragua
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