Cost of living in Portugal compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (kr 84) | kr 217 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (kr 66) | kr 122 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (kr 29) | kr 72 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (kr 7) | kr 21 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (kr 22) | kr 48 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (kr 14) | kr 37 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (kr 41) | kr 66 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (kr 14) | kr 33 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 56% | |
| 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 | €4.25 (kr 43) | kr 165 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (kr 19) | kr 36 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (kr 10) | kr 20 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,097 (kr 11,111) | kr 18,061 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (kr 7,410) | kr 13,193 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (kr 1,221) | kr 1,328 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €753 (kr 7,620) | kr 13,005 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (kr 5,292) | kr 9,667 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (kr 925) | kr 830 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (kr 305) | kr 396 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (kr 3,747) | kr 3,994 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (kr 1,260) | kr 1,544 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (kr 96) | kr 110 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (kr 75) | kr 272 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (kr 747) | kr 893 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr 326) | kr 588 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (kr 801) | kr 876 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (kr 824) | kr 1,780 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 (kr 264,475) | kr 352,685 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (kr 15) | kr 16 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (kr 361) | kr 771 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (kr 48) | kr 106 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (kr 73) | kr 154 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (kr 536) | kr 405 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (kr 32) | kr 55 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (kr 38) | kr 51 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (kr 34) | kr 80 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (kr 13) | kr 23 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (kr 141) | kr 457 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (kr 287) | kr 640 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (kr 134) | kr 292 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (kr 460) | kr 1,520 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (kr 435) | kr 872 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr 80) | kr 149 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (kr 32) | kr 47 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (kr 17) | kr 93 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (kr 5,152) | kr 4,993 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (kr 1.94) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (kr 406) | kr 539 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (kr 49) | kr 137 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,394 prices entered by 338 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in Norway
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