- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨1,350) | ₨541 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (₨880) | ₨605 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (₨460) | ₨220 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (₨108) | ₨108 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (₨318) | ₨121 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (₨203) | ₨81 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (₨679) | ₨437 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (₨221) | ₨154 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (₨133) | ₨40 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨153) | ₨307 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (₨889) | ₨2,141 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (₨299) | ₨117 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (₨128) | ₨56 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,059 (₨161,339) | ₨57,754 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (₨115,274) | ₨36,167 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (₨18,049) | ₨8,189 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (₨118,511) | ₨44,615 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (₨76,569) | ₨25,314 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (₨13,455) | ₨6,795 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨3,881) | ₨2,646 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (₨60,147) | ₨39,967 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨14,108) | ₨11,006 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,064) | ₨499 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,059) | ₨816 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₨11,846) | ₨2,600 | + 356% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨4,423) | ₨4,026 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨12,304) | ₨6,156 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (₨14,045) | ₨5,399 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (₨4,031,174) | ₨1,834,970 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (₨231) | ₨89 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨5,998) | ₨2,526 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (₨812) | ₨227 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,196) | ₨639 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨7,069) | ₨2,133 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (₨553) | ₨444 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨477) | ₨275 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (₨646) | ₨340 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (₨288) | ₨142 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (₨356) | ₨109 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,856) | ₨637 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (₨4,033) | ₨1,494 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨1,928) | ₨1,128 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (₨6,938) | ₨3,688 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (₨6,480) | ₨3,101 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,099) | ₨526 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (₨481) | ₨392 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (₨379) | ₨548 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (₨78,984) | ₨54,726 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₨32) | ₨28 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨5,701) | ₨4,012 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (₨759) | ₨187 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,932 prices entered by 1,001 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan
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