- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Pakistan
- Comparison
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 (₨1,288) | ₨506 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (₨855) | ₨594 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (₨427) | ₨214 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (₨102) | ₨105 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (₨295) | ₨119 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (₨194) | ₨82 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (₨644) | ₨481 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (₨213) | ₨150 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (₨124) | ₨40 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (₨144) | ₨311 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (₨844) | ₨2,217 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (₨282) | ₨119 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (₨130) | ₨54 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,036 (₨150,942) | ₨56,830 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (₨111,353) | ₨33,442 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (₨16,063) | ₨7,867 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (₨109,500) | ₨42,799 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (₨69,258) | ₨25,665 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (₨10,781) | ₨6,434 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨3,542) | ₨2,590 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (₨55,539) | ₨40,917 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₨14,394) | ₨10,990 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,080) | ₨509 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨985) | ₨1,097 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (₨11,341) | ₨2,520 | + 350% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (₨4,388) | ₨4,267 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨12,091) | ₨6,098 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (₨13,405) | ₨5,524 | + 143% | |
| 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 | €26,549 (₨3,866,719) | ₨1,809,730 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨220) | ₨85 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨5,673) | ₨2,543 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (₨610) | ₨221 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨980) | ₨542 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₨6,817) | ₨2,075 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (₨515) | ₨386 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (₨512) | ₨243 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (₨606) | ₨332 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₨252) | ₨136 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (₨335) | ₨104 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,771) | ₨612 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (₨3,799) | ₨1,486 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨1,817) | ₨1,147 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (₨6,081) | ₨3,939 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨5,836) | ₨3,130 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,049) | ₨500 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (₨424) | ₨374 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (₨375) | ₨444 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (₨75,264) | ₨55,174 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨34) | ₨44 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨5,422) | ₨4,065 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (₨720) | ₨177 | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,991 prices entered by 1,003 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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