- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨1,266) | ₨513 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (₨823) | ₨606 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (₨419) | ₨229 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (₨98) | ₨105 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (₨285) | ₨117 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (₨189) | ₨81 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (₨615) | ₨477 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (₨199) | ₨155 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (₨122) | ₨40 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨140) | ₨282 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.67 (₨807) | ₨1,862 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (₨276) | ₨116 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (₨132) | ₨54 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €982 (₨139,942) | ₨54,970 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €728 (₨103,759) | ₨33,795 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (₨15,551) | ₨8,248 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (₨97,047) | ₨43,470 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €438 (₨62,447) | ₨28,720 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (₨10,923) | ₨6,246 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨3,529) | ₨2,720 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (₨56,509) | ₨40,532 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨15,617) | ₨10,999 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,148) | ₨530 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (₨915) | ₨954 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨11,337) | ₨2,642 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨4,067) | ₨4,581 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨11,733) | ₨6,398 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (₨12,253) | ₨5,618 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 (₨3,743,504) | ₨1,778,140 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₨213) | ₨81 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨5,479) | ₨2,420 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (₨586) | ₨205 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (₨860) | ₨1,014 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (₨6,954) | ₨2,107 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.46 (₨493) | ₨398 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (₨507) | ₨255 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (₨587) | ₨342 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₨247) | ₨141 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (₨339) | ₨110 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,672) | ₨454 | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₨3,800) | ₨1,581 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨1,774) | ₨1,138 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (₨6,246) | ₨3,973 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨5,702) | ₨3,166 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,056) | ₨510 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (₨397) | ₨356 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 (₨385) | ₨496 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (₨74,176) | ₨57,586 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (₨35) | ₨27 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₨5,596) | ₨3,816 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (₨702) | ₨172 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,743 prices entered by 950 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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