Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,965 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (2,801 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (1,221 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (365 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (1,065 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (687 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (1,835 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (727 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (501 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (498 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.65 (2,021 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (942 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (365 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (473,564 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €811 (352,602 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (53,913 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €729 (317,065 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €570 (247,819 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (55,087 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 620% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (13,623 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (166,385 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (41,149 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,315 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (3,159 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (37,264 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (12,735 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (30,446 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (39,573 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,730 (12,925,473 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (795 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (15,803 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.64 (1,148 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (1,890 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (22,597 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.63 (1,577 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (1,482 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.51 (1,962 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (651 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (952 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (5,954 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (10,556 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (6,107 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (16,946 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (17,571 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,841 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (1,006 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (844 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €512 (222,549 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (97 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (14,502 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (2,248 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,019 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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