Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₨1,584) | ₨477 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,250) | ₨617 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (₨546) | ₨253 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (₨126) | ₨111 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (₨404) | ₨147 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (₨270) | ₨85 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (₨787) | ₨736 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (₨258) | ₨147 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (₨197) | ₨52 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (₨180) | ₨285 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (₨821) | ₨1,607 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (₨370) | ₨133 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (₨180) | ₨80 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (₨216,204) | ₨65,208 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (₨141,010) | ₨40,675 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (₨22,527) | ₨11,662 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (₨141,416) | ₨44,902 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (₨95,363) | ₨32,659 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨16,535) | ₨8,932 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨5,544) | ₨2,572 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (₨71,942) | ₨44,098 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨22,863) | ₨23,617 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,782) | ₨667 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,648) | ₨516 | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₨13,971) | ₨3,054 | + 357% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (₨5,942) | ₨5,408 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (₨14,996) | ₨8,399 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨15,257) | ₨5,912 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,225 (₨4,990,643) | ₨2,463,580 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (₨279) | ₨107 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨6,920) | ₨2,108 | + 228% | |
| 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) | €5.35 (₨1,019) | ₨260 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,505) | ₨616 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨8,836) | ₨1,831 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (₨600) | ₨463 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (₨704) | ₨350 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (₨673) | ₨441 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (₨232) | ₨189 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (₨359) | ₨169 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨2,594) | ₨480 | + 441% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨5,295) | ₨1,849 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨2,421) | ₨1,458 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨7,619) | ₨2,679 | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (₨7,876) | ₨3,680 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨1,498) | ₨850 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (₨578) | ₨437 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (₨340) | ₨435 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (₨94,451) | ₨58,894 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (₨29) | ₨39 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨7,638) | ₨4,106 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (₨935) | ₨267 | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,506 prices entered by 693 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan
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