Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨1,535) | ₨599 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (₨1,014) | ₨644 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (₨480) | ₨248 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (₨108) | ₨109 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (₨366) | ₨122 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (₨251) | ₨115 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (₨773) | ₨480 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (₨237) | ₨180 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (₨154) | ₨46 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (₨157) | ₨359 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,054) | ₨2,714 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (₨319) | ₨125 | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (₨117) | ₨57 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,075 (₨179,695) | ₨55,449 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €662 (₨110,625) | ₨35,477 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (₨18,099) | ₨9,348 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €728 (₨121,630) | ₨45,679 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €466 (₨77,947) | ₨30,170 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (₨13,651) | ₨7,326 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨4,122) | ₨2,452 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨58,437) | ₨38,344 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (₨17,010) | ₨12,184 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,165) | ₨584 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₨1,286) | ₨791 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨14,319) | ₨2,077 | + 589% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨5,342) | ₨3,550 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (₨12,299) | ₨6,584 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (₨14,324) | ₨5,548 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (₨4,332,985) | ₨1,949,500 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (₨255) | ₨110 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨6,060) | ₨1,927 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (₨912) | ₨311 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨1,224) | ₨401 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (₨8,267) | ₨1,486 | + 456% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (₨663) | ₨514 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (₨509) | ₨301 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (₨644) | ₨305 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (₨260) | ₨190 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨381) | ₨126 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (₨1,879) | ₨388 | + 384% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (₨4,241) | ₨1,486 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨2,222) | ₨1,191 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (₨7,223) | ₨3,767 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (₨6,970) | ₨3,552 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (₨1,020) | ₨885 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (₨383) | ₨327 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (₨397) | ₨397 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (₨75,381) | ₨55,804 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₨21) | ₨4.62 | + 350% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨6,100) | ₨4,010 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (₨837) | ₨216 | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,130 prices entered by 732 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan
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