- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (kr 81) | kr 210 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (kr 56) | kr 107 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (kr 28) | kr 73 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (kr 6) | kr 18 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (kr 20) | kr 50 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (kr 13) | kr 34 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (kr 42) | kr 59 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (kr 14) | kr 26 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (kr 8) | kr 19 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (kr 9) | kr 31 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 (kr 50) | kr 165 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (kr 18) | kr 37 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (kr 9) | kr 24 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €956 (kr 9,184) | kr 20,109 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €677 (kr 6,508) | kr 14,623 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (kr 1,026) | kr 1,930 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €642 (kr 6,168) | kr 13,066 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €420 (kr 4,035) | kr 12,070 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (kr 662) | kr 2,111 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (kr 236) | kr 318 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (kr 3,824) | kr 4,440 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (kr 1,015) | kr 1,441 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr 82) | kr 134 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (kr 63) | kr 246 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (kr 756) | kr 1,025 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (kr 279) | kr 407 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (kr 817) | kr 1,103 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (kr 806) | kr 1,592 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,187 (kr 261,232) | kr 323,365 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (kr 14) | kr 15 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (kr 360) | kr 711 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.20 (kr 31) | kr 49 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr 63) | kr 242 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (kr 501) | kr 289 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (kr 32) | kr 35 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (kr 36) | kr 46 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.29 (kr 41) | kr 51 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (kr 17) | kr 26 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (kr 20) | kr 26 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (kr 112) | kr 315 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (kr 253) | kr 457 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (kr 123) | kr 255 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (kr 414) | kr 1,007 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (kr 373) | kr 868 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr 70) | kr 129 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.85 (kr 27) | kr 44 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.73 (kr 26) | kr 84 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €526 (kr 5,050) | kr 5,007 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (kr 2.69) | kr 1.76 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (kr 399) | kr 525 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (kr 47) | kr 117 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 46% cheaper than in Norway
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