- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨1,461) | ₨557 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (₨921) | ₨619 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (₨468) | ₨219 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (₨114) | ₨108 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (₨339) | ₨122 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (₨224) | ₨79 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (₨704) | ₨613 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (₨238) | ₨156 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (₨149) | ₨39 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (₨162) | ₨283 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (₨890) | ₨2,980 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (₨318) | ₨116 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (₨130) | ₨57 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (₨173,520) | ₨56,589 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (₨123,169) | ₨35,418 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (₨20,278) | ₨8,319 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (₨124,751) | ₨46,212 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (₨81,335) | ₨29,470 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (₨14,476) | ₨6,959 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨4,170) | ₨2,729 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (₨55,943) | ₨41,526 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨13,070) | ₨11,677 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,105) | ₨499 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,170) | ₨1,031 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨12,817) | ₨2,663 | + 381% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (₨4,623) | ₨4,551 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨13,240) | ₨6,644 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (₨15,074) | ₨6,006 | + 151% | |
| 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 | €26,407 (₨4,222,584) | ₨2,115,150 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (₨242) | ₨92 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (₨6,092) | ₨2,561 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (₨926) | ₨241 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,420) | ₨748 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨7,299) | ₨2,396 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (₨571) | ₨445 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (₨522) | ₨320 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (₨683) | ₨365 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (₨299) | ₨158 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (₨387) | ₨112 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,971) | ₨589 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (₨4,237) | ₨1,589 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (₨1,957) | ₨1,181 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (₨7,283) | ₨3,978 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (₨6,698) | ₨3,176 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,118) | ₨1,228 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (₨446) | ₨389 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (₨387) | ₨548 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (₨80,096) | ₨57,145 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (₨44) | ₨52 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨5,956) | ₨3,979 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (₨795) | ₨281 | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan
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