Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nicaragua
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (431 C$) | 340 C$ | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (318 C$) | 251 C$ | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (143 C$) | 99 C$ | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (39 C$) | 48 C$ | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (128 C$) | 67 C$ | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (86 C$) | 66 C$ | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (212 C$) | 91 C$ | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (83 C$) | 169 C$ | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (65 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 (232 C$) | 723 C$ | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (83 C$) | 47 C$ | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (38 C$) | 24 C$ | + 56% | |
Housing | + 127% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 127% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (53,696 C$) | 22,243 C$ | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (39,255 C$) | 12,702 C$ | + 209% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (6,173 C$) | 1,405 C$ | + 339% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (42,428 C$) | 20,097 C$ | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (29,089 C$) | 9,138 C$ | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (5,185 C$) | 2,608 C$ | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (1,348 C$) | 850 C$ | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (14,615 C$) | 11,705 C$ | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (5,374 C$) | 3,863 C$ | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (317 C$) | 233 C$ | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (340 C$) | 139 C$ | + 145% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (3,353 C$) | 1,831 C$ | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (1,459 C$) | 1,330 C$ | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (3,209 C$) | 3,209 C$ | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (3,326 C$) | 2,922 C$ | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
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 (1,004,584 C$) | 538,002 C$ | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (70 C$) | 48 C$ | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (1,492 C$) | 1,979 C$ | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 77% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (165 C$) | 180 C$ | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (367 C$) | 270 C$ | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (2,799 C$) | 903 C$ | + 210% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (188 C$) | 104 C$ | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (161 C$) | 74 C$ | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (193 C$) | 132 C$ | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (101 C$) | 97 C$ | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (92 C$) | 70 C$ | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (669 C$) | 195 C$ | + 243% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 83% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Portugal | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (1,366 C$) | 422 C$ | + 223% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (587 C$) | 406 C$ | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (2,402 C$) | 700 C$ | + 243% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (1,986 C$) | 1,278 C$ | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (364 C$) | 223 C$ | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (143 C$) | 127 C$ | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (76 C$) | 69 C$ | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (26,102 C$) | 16,876 C$ | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (7 C$) | 2.00 C$ | + 233% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (1,522 C$) | 1,167 C$ | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (207 C$) | 133 C$ | + 56% | |
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 3,092 prices entered by 346 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Nicaragua
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