- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (kr 84) | kr 209 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (kr 55) | kr 108 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (kr 28) | kr 71 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (kr 7) | kr 19 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (kr 19) | kr 49 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (kr 13) | kr 33 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (kr 41) | kr 61 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (kr 13) | kr 27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (kr 8) | kr 19 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (kr 9) | kr 31 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.67 (kr 54) | kr 159 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (kr 18) | kr 38 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (kr 9) | kr 23 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 54% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €985 (kr 9,339) | kr 20,463 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €728 (kr 6,906) | kr 14,556 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (kr 1,035) | kr 2,314 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (kr 6,459) | kr 13,760 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €438 (kr 4,156) | kr 11,037 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (kr 727) | kr 1,317 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (kr 235) | kr 337 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (kr 3,761) | kr 3,958 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (kr 1,039) | kr 893 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr 76) | kr 189 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (kr 61) | kr 262 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (kr 755) | kr 1,014 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (kr 271) | kr 419 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (kr 781) | kr 1,106 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (kr 816) | kr 1,540 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 (kr 249,155) | kr 344,096 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (kr 14) | kr 15 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (kr 365) | kr 721 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (kr 39) | kr 56 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (kr 57) | kr 212 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (kr 463) | kr 409 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.46 (kr 33) | kr 36 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (kr 34) | kr 40 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (kr 39) | kr 41 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (kr 16) | kr 26 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (kr 23) | kr 27 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (kr 111) | kr 327 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (kr 253) | kr 494 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (kr 118) | kr 256 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (kr 416) | kr 943 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (kr 379) | kr 979 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (kr 70) | kr 131 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (kr 26) | kr 45 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 (kr 26) | kr 86 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (kr 4,937) | kr 4,555 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (kr 2.35) | kr 1.60 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (kr 372) | kr 509 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (kr 47) | kr 120 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 47% cheaper than in Norway
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