Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,979 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (2,702 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.03 (1,289 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 (265 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (950 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.49 (636 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (2,386 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (576 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (374 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (392 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.87 (2,496 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (856 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (354 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,121 (477,028 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €736 (313,340 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (47,540 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €707 (300,863 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €496 (210,909 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (50,912 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (10,930 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (145,264 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (45,825 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,417 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (3,252 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (34,638 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 586% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (13,166 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (31,477 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (37,675 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,636 (11,336,510 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 388% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (637 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (15,609 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 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) | €4.88 (2,077 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (3,739 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (20,962 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.99 (2,125 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (1,514 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.39 (1,869 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (635 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (1,069 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (5,329 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (11,355 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (5,622 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (18,345 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (19,342 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (2,873 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.26 (963 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (1,007 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (197,030 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (48 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (16,379 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (2,142 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 372% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,830 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria
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