Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨3,450) | ₨731 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨2,495) | ₨1,041 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (₨1,066) | ₨528 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₨301) | ₨214 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (₨1,015) | ₨322 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (₨658) | ₨149 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (₨1,587) | ₨1,081 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨641) | ₨309 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (₨431) | ₨90 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (₨353) | ₨630 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 (₨1,638) | ₨2,418 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (₨676) | ₨251 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (₨290) | ₨149 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,422 (₨440,979) | ₨145,840 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (₨305,974) | ₨84,435 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (₨38,945) | ₨28,403 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,036 (₨321,276) | ₨81,992 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €714 (₨221,333) | ₨49,088 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (₨24,684) | ₨20,612 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨7,848) | ₨2,327 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (₨118,131) | ₨66,138 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (₨45,841) | ₨30,635 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨2,502) | ₨1,207 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,794) | ₨2,564 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (₨28,296) | ₨3,990 | + 609% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨11,148) | ₨9,761 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨28,888) | ₨15,603 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (₨28,832) | ₨10,887 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,097 (₨8,401,149) | ₨3,758,550 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (₨554) | ₨285 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨11,312) | ₨3,201 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | + 205% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.18 (₨1,607) | ₨266 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨2,103) | ₨697 | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (₨21,515) | ₨3,731 | + 477% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.28 (₨1,017) | ₨812 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (₨1,294) | ₨616 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.65 (₨1,441) | ₨585 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (₨693) | ₨350 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (₨767) | ₨252 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨4,584) | ₨691 | + 564% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Portugal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨10,514) | ₨3,554 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨4,467) | ₨1,717 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (₨21,386) | ₨6,844 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (₨14,666) | ₨7,013 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨2,564) | ₨2,877 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (₨950) | ₨562 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.86 (₨578) | ₨877 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (₨168,524) | ₨70,829 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₨65) | ₨255 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨11,195) | ₨4,288 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (₨1,599) | ₨448 | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,455 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan
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