Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (5,129 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,806 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (1,671 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (448 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.98 (1,474 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (1,044 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (2,588 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (918 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (811 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (528 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.20 (2,575 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (1,099 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 105% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (399 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 30% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,197 (592,772 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €833 (412,400 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (67,339 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (444,637 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (299,960 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (70,261 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (14,594 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | €324 (160,559 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (64,698 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,822 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,212 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 181% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (43,180 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 410% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (15,288 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (37,210 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (43,099 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,050 (13,892,070 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (891 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 248% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (17,727 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 98% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (2,591 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 577% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,774 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (31,337 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (1,899 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (1,883 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 126% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (2,403 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (1,225 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (1,073 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (7,666 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 353% | |
Entertainment | + 101% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (14,443 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (6,909 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (20,278 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 130% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (21,041 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (4,127 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (1,383 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (926 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €557 (276,032 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 101% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (200 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 743% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (17,091 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (2,554 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 393% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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