Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨3,833) | ₨916 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨2,622) | ₨1,082 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.22 (₨1,051) | ₨533 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (₨311) | ₨230 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (₨1,088) | ₨315 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (₨630) | ₨165 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (₨1,692) | ₨836 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (₨589) | ₨279 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (₨458) | ₨114 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (₨382) | ₨391 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.32 (₨1,735) | ₨2,569 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (₨693) | ₨212 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (₨322) | ₨144 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 257% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,525 (₨497,326) | ₨137,741 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,044 (₨340,593) | ₨58,708 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (₨38,633) | ₨21,580 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,006 (₨328,144) | ₨79,067 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €746 (₨243,456) | ₨35,699 | + 582% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (₨28,726) | ₨17,044 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨8,567) | ₨2,308 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (₨106,443) | ₨58,431 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (₨41,489) | ₨29,384 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨2,139) | ₨1,281 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,939) | ₨625 | + 370% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (₨24,890) | ₨4,832 | + 415% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨9,658) | ₨9,004 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨26,212) | ₨13,089 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (₨29,323) | ₨13,255 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,634 (₨9,012,940) | ₨2,800,000 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (₨551) | ₨272 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨11,502) | ₨4,030 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (₨1,735) | ₨230 | + 656% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (₨1,495) | ₨838 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (₨21,215) | ₨3,307 | + 542% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (₨1,050) | ₨1,222 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (₨1,130) | ₨649 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (₨1,160) | ₨557 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (₨518) | ₨396 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (₨664) | ₨217 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨4,624) | ₨495 | + 835% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨10,232) | ₨3,859 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨4,086) | ₨1,827 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (₨15,852) | ₨6,844 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (₨14,697) | ₨8,435 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨2,512) | ₨2,877 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (₨955) | ₨566 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.16 (₨703) | ₨979 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €410 (₨133,668) | ₨149,999 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₨60) | ₨255 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨11,269) | ₨5,226 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (₨1,729) | ₨637 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,886 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan
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