Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨3,286) | ₨853 | + 285% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨2,409) | ₨1,049 | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (₨1,085) | ₨492 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨296) | ₨185 | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (₨976) | ₨314 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (₨654) | ₨168 | + 290% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (₨1,611) | ₨1,416 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (₨634) | ₨317 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (₨494) | ₨97 | + 411% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (₨364) | ₨506 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (₨1,762) | ₨2,654 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (₨629) | ₨204 | + 209% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (₨287) | ₨193 | + 49% | |
Housing | + 176% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (₨408,233) | ₨152,835 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (₨298,448) | ₨91,231 | + 227% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (₨46,930) | ₨33,939 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (₨322,568) | ₨75,769 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (₨221,153) | ₨53,656 | + 312% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (₨39,422) | ₨20,047 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (₨10,245) | ₨2,152 | + 376% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨111,117) | ₨60,264 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (₨40,859) | ₨26,966 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨2,409) | ₨1,409 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,588) | ₨2,151 | + 20% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨25,491) | ₨4,450 | + 473% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨11,096) | ₨8,668 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨24,395) | ₨18,609 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (₨25,285) | ₨7,339 | + 245% | |
Transportation | + 118% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (₨7,637,569) | ₨4,426,660 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (₨534) | ₨277 | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨11,342) | ₨3,424 | + 231% | |
Personal Care | + 190% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (₨1,251) | ₨606 | + 107% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨2,790) | ₨998 | + 179% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (₨21,276) | ₨2,526 | + 742% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (₨1,432) | ₨851 | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (₨1,223) | ₨669 | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (₨1,467) | ₨526 | + 179% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (₨767) | ₨209 | + 268% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (₨698) | ₨282 | + 147% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨5,085) | ₨2,238 | + 127% | |
Entertainment | + 173% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨10,382) | ₨3,608 | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨4,466) | ₨1,829 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (₨18,261) | ₨5,580 | + 227% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (₨14,793) | ₨6,757 | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨2,770) | ₨2,441 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (₨1,089) | ₨794 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (₨574) | ₨706 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (₨198,443) | ₨72,434 | + 174% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₨51) | ₨3.61 | + 1302% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨11,574) | ₨2,832 | + 309% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (₨1,560) | ₨441 | + 254% | |
TOTAL | + 143% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,206 prices entered by 752 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan
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