Cost of living in Portugal compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (kr 93) | kr 198 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (kr 66) | kr 126 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (kr 29) | kr 73 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (kr 9) | kr 21 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (kr 25) | kr 51 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (kr 16) | kr 35 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (kr 43) | kr 62 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (kr 17) | kr 30 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (kr 12) | kr 19 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (kr 12) | kr 31 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.65 (kr 47) | kr 170 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (kr 22) | kr 40 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (kr 9) | kr 24 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (kr 11,121) | kr 19,401 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €811 (kr 8,280) | kr 14,311 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (kr 1,266) | kr 4,256 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €729 (kr 7,446) | kr 12,083 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €570 (kr 5,820) | kr 8,620 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (kr 1,294) | kr 1,141 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (kr 320) | kr 390 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (kr 3,907) | kr 4,647 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (kr 966) | kr 2,693 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr 78) | kr 95 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (kr 74) | kr 496 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (kr 875) | kr 1,041 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (kr 299) | kr 567 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (kr 715) | kr 1,287 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (kr 929) | kr 1,496 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,730 (kr 303,536) | kr 375,275 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (kr 19) | kr 21 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (kr 371) | kr 796 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.64 (kr 27) | kr 66 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (kr 44) | kr 116 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (kr 531) | kr 567 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.63 (kr 37) | kr 51 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (kr 35) | kr 41 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.51 (kr 46) | kr 41 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (kr 15) | kr 26 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (kr 22) | kr 23 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (kr 140) | kr 496 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (kr 248) | kr 673 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (kr 143) | kr 257 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (kr 398) | kr 1,389 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (kr 413) | kr 1,431 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr 67) | kr 167 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (kr 24) | kr 50 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (kr 20) | kr 95 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €512 (kr 5,226) | kr 5,902 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (kr 2.27) | kr 1.34 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (kr 341) | kr 487 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (kr 53) | kr 135 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,385 prices entered by 342 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Norway
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