- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (3,690 ₦) | 2,482 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (2,420 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (1,224 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (287 ₦) | 807 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (843 ₦) | 607 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (555 ₦) | 648 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (1,805 ₦) | 2,082 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (586 ₦) | 1,139 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (358 ₦) | 830 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (410 ₦) | 346 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.67 (2,370 ₦) | 2,511 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (810 ₦) | 401 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (389 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €978 (409,262 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €727 (304,134 ₦) | 197,775 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (45,943 ₦) | 27,056 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €689 (288,221 ₦) | 217,594 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €451 (188,599 ₦) | 124,903 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (32,062 ₦) | 23,350 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (10,358 ₦) | 6,833 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (165,862 ₦) | 128,664 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (45,838 ₦) | 37,311 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,370 ₦) | 1,700 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (2,692 ₦) | 1,391 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (33,275 ₦) | 6,567 ₦ | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (11,936 ₦) | 8,639 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (34,474 ₦) | 16,854 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (35,964 ₦) | 25,764 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 (10,987,612 ₦) | 4,706,360 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (624 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (16,110 ₦) | 9,966 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.28 (1,788 ₦) | 1,289 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (2,775 ₦) | 2,226 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (19,632 ₦) | 7,565 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (1,444 ₦) | 1,578 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (1,500 ₦) | 990 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (1,722 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (718 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (995 ₦) | 434 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (4,908 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (11,153 ₦) | 5,974 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (5,206 ₦) | 3,112 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (18,333 ₦) | 21,756 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (16,735 ₦) | 16,884 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (3,100 ₦) | 2,462 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (1,166 ₦) | 1,630 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 (1,131 ₦) | 502 ₦ | + 125% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (217,714 ₦) | 241,275 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (104 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (16,426 ₦) | 14,558 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (2,066 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 384% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria
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