Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (₨1,877) | ₨519 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (₨1,326) | ₨742 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (₨578) | ₨215 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (₨173) | ₨119 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (₨504) | ₨168 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (₨325) | ₨102 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (₨869) | ₨658 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (₨344) | ₨194 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (₨237) | ₨51 | + 361% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (₨236) | ₨220 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.65 (₨957) | ₨2,141 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (₨446) | ₨170 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (₨173) | ₨77 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (₨224,177) | ₨65,360 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €811 (₨166,915) | ₨44,450 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (₨25,521) | ₨14,918 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €729 (₨150,093) | ₨47,849 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €570 (₨117,313) | ₨35,800 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (₨26,077) | ₨10,123 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₨6,449) | ₨2,270 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (₨78,764) | ₨53,975 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨19,479) | ₨18,356 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,569) | ₨851 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,495) | ₨797 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨17,640) | ₨4,868 | + 262% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (₨6,029) | ₨7,670 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (₨14,413) | ₨17,357 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₨18,733) | ₨8,106 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,730 (₨6,118,691) | ₨5,697,890 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (₨376) | ₨146 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨7,481) | ₨4,073 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.64 (₨544) | ₨237 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (₨895) | ₨572 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (₨10,697) | ₨1,768 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.63 (₨746) | ₨1,267 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (₨702) | ₨575 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.51 (₨929) | ₨371 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (₨308) | ₨352 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (₨451) | ₨116 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨2,819) | ₨681 | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (₨4,997) | ₨2,016 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨2,891) | ₨1,908 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (₨8,022) | ₨2,708 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₨8,318) | ₨4,907 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨1,345) | ₨1,025 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (₨476) | ₨469 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (₨399) | ₨513 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €512 (₨105,351) | ₨107,118 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨46) | ₨4.02 | + 1038% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (₨6,865) | ₨4,729 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (₨1,064) | ₨237 | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan
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