- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨1,179) | ₨499 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (₨783) | ₨566 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (₨394) | ₨226 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (₨92) | ₨104 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.05 (₨279) | ₨116 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.35 (₨183) | ₨86 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (₨588) | ₨462 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (₨191) | ₨145 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (₨119) | ₨39 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (₨132) | ₨252 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.75 (₨783) | ₨1,400 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 (₨262) | ₨116 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (₨125) | ₨56 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €964 (₨131,225) | ₨55,103 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €718 (₨97,781) | ₨34,195 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (₨14,378) | ₨8,791 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (₨89,854) | ₨43,999 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €433 (₨58,924) | ₨29,502 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (₨9,480) | ₨6,095 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨3,376) | ₨2,759 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (₨54,384) | ₨39,879 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨15,032) | ₨10,578 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,162) | ₨529 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨873) | ₨816 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₨10,724) | ₨2,774 | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨3,922) | ₨4,558 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨11,516) | ₨6,214 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (₨11,628) | ₨5,285 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,196 (₨3,565,241) | ₨1,816,020 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (₨202) | ₨78 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨5,135) | ₨2,538 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.78 (₨514) | ₨221 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,038) | ₨485 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨6,843) | ₨2,261 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (₨456) | ₨429 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (₨500) | ₨250 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.23 (₨576) | ₨327 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (₨246) | ₨145 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (₨315) | ₨107 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,631) | ₨455 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨3,769) | ₨1,630 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨1,720) | ₨1,112 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (₨5,678) | ₨2,379 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (₨5,305) | ₨3,097 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨992) | ₨613 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (₨378) | ₨362 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.69 (₨365) | ₨427 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (₨71,150) | ₨54,617 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨30) | ₨76 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨5,423) | ₨3,656 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (₨667) | ₨173 | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,600 prices entered by 944 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan
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