- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (3,738 ₦) | 2,344 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (2,551 ₦) | 1,827 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (1,264 ₦) | 1,024 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (294 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (897 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (602 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (1,943 ₦) | 1,807 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (643 ₦) | 1,108 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (386 ₦) | 765 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (429 ₦) | 349 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 (2,314 ₦) | 2,232 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (841 ₦) | 386 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (408 ₦) | 356 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €956 (421,659 ₦) | 335,964 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €677 (298,792 ₦) | 279,020 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (47,092 ₦) | 31,356 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €642 (283,175 ₦) | 221,084 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €420 (185,231 ₦) | 206,340 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (30,410 ₦) | 18,610 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (10,821 ₦) | 6,660 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (175,558 ₦) | 138,110 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (46,592 ₦) | 39,921 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (3,755 ₦) | 1,157 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (2,890 ₦) | 1,253 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (34,710 ₦) | 6,658 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (12,804 ₦) | 9,086 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (37,515 ₦) | 17,816 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (37,013 ₦) | 25,379 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,187 (11,993,356 ₦) | 4,376,070 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (656 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (16,514 ₦) | 11,334 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.20 (1,411 ₦) | 1,403 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (2,911 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (22,979 ₦) | 7,784 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (1,480 ₦) | 1,841 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (1,633 ₦) | 980 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.29 (1,893 ₦) | 1,380 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (776 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (934 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (5,151 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (11,626 ₦) | 7,244 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (5,639 ₦) | 3,028 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (19,018 ₦) | 20,335 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (17,103 ₦) | 19,345 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,197 ₦) | 2,789 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (1,256 ₦) | 1,541 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.73 (1,203 ₦) | 452 ₦ | + 166% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (231,862 ₦) | 252,374 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (123 ₦) | 86 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (18,296 ₦) | 13,609 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (2,177 ₦) | 415 ₦ | + 424% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria
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