Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨3,161) | ₨810 | + 290% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨2,353) | ₨914 | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (₨1,103) | ₨402 | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₨294) | ₨181 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (₨924) | ₨288 | + 221% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (₨623) | ₨155 | + 301% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (₨1,531) | ₨1,179 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (₨580) | ₨301 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (₨484) | ₨101 | + 378% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (₨308) | ₨506 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.40 (₨1,656) | ₨2,438 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (₨631) | ₨283 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (₨273) | ₨161 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 136% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,351 (₨414,112) | ₨142,068 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (₨278,142) | ₨74,167 | + 275% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (₨44,616) | ₨26,937 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €911 (₨279,323) | ₨66,342 | + 321% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €667 (₨204,311) | ₨45,519 | + 349% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (₨39,143) | ₨23,767 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₨9,553) | ₨2,085 | + 358% | |
40” flat screen tv | €349 (₨106,870) | ₨71,589 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (₨39,218) | ₨29,245 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨2,339) | ₨1,517 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨2,955) | ₨6,532 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 116% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₨24,232) | ₨3,995 | + 507% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨10,332) | ₨6,699 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (₨22,200) | ₨15,767 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (₨23,860) | ₨9,437 | + 153% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,207 (₨8,338,519) | ₨4,047,290 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (₨547) | ₨271 | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨11,142) | ₨4,410 | + 153% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (₨1,426) | ₨503 | + 184% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨2,543) | ₨953 | + 167% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (₨21,065) | ₨3,299 | + 538% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (₨1,419) | ₨1,142 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (₨1,207) | ₨967 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.17 (₨1,584) | ₨899 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (₨789) | ₨431 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (₨650) | ₨210 | + 209% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₨5,131) | ₨2,628 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 175% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨9,143) | ₨2,918 | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨4,625) | ₨1,886 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (₨16,899) | ₨3,741 | + 352% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (₨13,607) | ₨6,696 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨2,574) | ₨1,274 | + 102% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (₨1,008) | ₨683 | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (₨557) | ₨725 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (₨158,413) | ₨68,087 | + 133% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₨52) | ₨3.42 | + 1404% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨11,306) | ₨3,517 | + 221% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (₨1,593) | ₨480 | + 232% | |
TOTAL | + 129% |

These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan
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