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Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,789 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.82 (2,375 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.89 (1,178 ₦) | 954 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (281 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (883 ₦) | 576 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.48 (606 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.29 (1,751 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (612 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.95 (390 ₦) | 817 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (432 ₦) | 292 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.91 (2,412 ₦) | 2,249 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (798 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (320 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,154 (470,963 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €795 (324,723 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (49,567 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €815 (332,738 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €506 (206,694 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (32,545 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (10,304 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (152,627 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (37,049 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,995 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (3,106 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (32,721 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 347% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (12,016 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (31,867 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (38,216 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,276 (10,318,586 ₦) | 5,020,720 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (625 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (15,977 ₦) | 9,738 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,859 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (3,886 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (18,492 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.07 (1,662 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (1,214 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (1,681 ₦) | 1,261 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (607 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (1,010 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (4,821 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (10,981 ₦) | 4,875 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (5,201 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (15,295 ₦) | 16,548 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (17,083 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,742 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.39 (977 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (844 ₦) | 628 ₦ | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €495 (202,170 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (62 ₦) | 91 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (14,970 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (2,021 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 309% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria
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