Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (3,980 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (3,197 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.80 (1,390 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (346 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.15 (1,070 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (715 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.71 (1,842 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (724 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (512 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (524 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.44 (2,204 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (980 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (429 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (533,029 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €705 (350,231 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (60,364 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €704 (349,798 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €506 (251,428 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (44,807 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (15,506 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (183,753 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (60,666 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (4,822 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (3,496 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (35,419 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 356% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (14,975 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (39,307 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (41,641 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,375 (13,104,013 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (729 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (17,648 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (2,305 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (3,630 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (25,169 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.32 (1,651 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (1,783 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (1,654 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (645 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (971 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (6,581 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (13,160 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (6,559 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (22,575 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (19,448 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (4,201 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (1,577 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.73 (859 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €491 (243,790 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (93 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (18,826 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (2,394 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,304 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria
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