Cost of living in Portugal compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr 119) | kr 228 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr 88) | kr 131 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (kr 41) | kr 69 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (kr 34) | kr 58 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (kr 23) | kr 43 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 (kr 57) | kr 60 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (kr 22) | kr 31 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (kr 18) | kr 21 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (kr 12) | kr 33 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.39 (kr 62) | kr 177 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (kr 24) | kr 39 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (kr 11) | kr 30 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,345 (kr 15,479) | kr 21,978 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (kr 10,457) | kr 16,687 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (kr 1,735) | kr 2,056 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 (kr 10,514) | kr 13,484 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €662 (kr 7,625) | kr 11,179 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (kr 1,508) | kr 1,291 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (kr 354) | kr 465 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (kr 4,137) | kr 4,844 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (kr 1,571) | kr 2,332 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr 87) | kr 117 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (kr 115) | kr 249 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (kr 942) | kr 875 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (kr 390) | kr 444 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (kr 848) | kr 1,038 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (kr 1,017) | kr 1,104 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,399 (kr 315,393) | kr 395,190 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (kr 20) | kr 22 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (kr 421) | kr 823 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.63 (kr 53) | kr 101 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr 89) | kr 185 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (kr 808) | kr 584 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.54 (kr 52) | kr 56 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (kr 44) | kr 45 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.06 (kr 58) | kr 57 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (kr 27) | kr 33 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (kr 187) | kr 453 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (kr 341) | kr 933 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (kr 175) | kr 318 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (kr 576) | kr 1,411 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (kr 517) | kr 1,073 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (kr 101) | kr 153 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (kr 37) | kr 47 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.83 (kr 21) | kr 101 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €526 (kr 6,060) | kr 5,690 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (kr 2.10) | kr 1.05 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (kr 421) | kr 457 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (kr 60) | kr 148 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Norway
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