Cost of living in Portugal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (21,121 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (14,696 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.35 (6,106 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (1,736 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (6,008 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (3,546 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.76 (8,688 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (3,433 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (2,506 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (2,032 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.60 (10,213 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (3,997 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (1,555 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,441 (2,628,819 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 (1,758,532 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (199,103 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €955 (1,743,664 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (1,224,264 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (157,522 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (45,720 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (616,767 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (222,210 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (11,803 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 438% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (17,662 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 492% | |
| Clothes | + 371% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 371% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (149,196 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 776% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (56,970 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (154,671 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (164,071 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,809 (48,924,530 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 878% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (3,107 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (64,337 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 197% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.04 (9,190 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.52 (8,249 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 367% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (110,943 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 530% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (5,876 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (6,290 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (6,575 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (2,830 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (3,817 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (25,847 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 612% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Portugal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (58,558 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (23,258 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (98,203 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 545% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (84,258 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (13,591 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.74 (5,009 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (3,845 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (761,790 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (336 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (63,157 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.42 (9,895 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,555 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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