- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,733 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.77 (2,400 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.04 (1,264 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (291 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.08 (865 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (555 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (1,855 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (604 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (359 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (425 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 (2,352 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (819 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (341 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,063 (442,322 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (318,325 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (51,529 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €787 (327,519 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €513 (213,516 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (37,954 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (10,625 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €355 (147,618 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (38,528 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,905 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (2,897 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (32,352 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 367% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (12,073 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (34,350 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (38,355 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,172 (10,887,005 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (630 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (16,457 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (2,217 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,461 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (19,490 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (1,510 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,302 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (1,764 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (786 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (973 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (5,069 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (11,034 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (5,129 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (18,947 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (17,617 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,032 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (1,303 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (1,035 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (215,700 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (113 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (15,409 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (2,071 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria
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