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Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (kr 93) | kr 201 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (kr 61) | kr 115 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (kr 29) | kr 65 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (kr 7) | kr 19 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (kr 23) | kr 48 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (kr 16) | kr 37 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.38 (kr 45) | kr 65 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (kr 15) | kr 30 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (kr 10) | kr 32 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr 64) | kr 177 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (kr 20) | kr 39 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (kr 8) | kr 25 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,074 (kr 10,971) | kr 21,694 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €727 (kr 7,427) | kr 16,077 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (kr 1,261) | kr 2,309 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €744 (kr 7,595) | kr 13,469 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €496 (kr 5,063) | kr 10,329 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (kr 856) | kr 1,768 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (kr 243) | kr 272 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €352 (kr 3,594) | kr 3,902 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (kr 990) | kr 1,180 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr 68) | kr 109 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (kr 79) | kr 255 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 16% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (kr 864) | kr 919 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (kr 306) | kr 353 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (kr 747) | kr 977 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (kr 926) | kr 1,497 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,827 (kr 274,031) | kr 310,882 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (kr 15) | kr 16 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (kr 373) | kr 748 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (kr 56) | kr 69 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr 75) | kr 113 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (kr 527) | kr 681 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.97 (kr 41) | kr 33 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (kr 33) | kr 37 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (kr 42) | kr 43 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (kr 16) | kr 33 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (kr 23) | kr 26 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (kr 119) | kr 362 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (kr 273) | kr 575 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (kr 135) | kr 268 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (kr 471) | kr 909 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (kr 425) | kr 923 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (kr 63) | kr 134 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.37 (kr 24) | kr 51 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.27 (kr 23) | kr 89 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (kr 4,799) | kr 4,305 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (kr 1.40) | kr 1.48 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (kr 370) | kr 446 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (kr 51) | kr 125 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Norway
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