Cost of living in Portugal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (₨1,517) | ₨441 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (₨1,180) | ₨682 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 (₨522) | ₨274 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (₨126) | ₨114 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (₨398) | ₨151 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (₨266) | ₨86 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (₨747) | ₨730 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (₨252) | ₨149 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (₨185) | ₨53 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (₨182) | ₨304 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 (₨802) | ₨1,613 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (₨355) | ₨130 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (₨176) | ₨81 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 (₨203,857) | ₨68,178 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (₨135,037) | ₨38,848 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (₨22,057) | ₨11,046 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (₨138,494) | ₨53,451 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (₨96,442) | ₨33,101 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (₨16,865) | ₨9,791 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (₨5,565) | ₨2,408 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (₨68,281) | ₨45,353 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (₨22,958) | ₨22,152 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨1,758) | ₨767 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨1,371) | ₨518 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₨13,269) | ₨3,232 | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨5,950) | ₨5,463 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (₨14,601) | ₨9,871 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (₨15,013) | ₨6,396 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 (₨4,819,894) | ₨2,677,660 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (₨267) | ₨106 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₨6,503) | ₨2,392 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (₨874) | ₨250 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨1,329) | ₨778 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨9,231) | ₨1,865 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (₨579) | ₨577 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (₨684) | ₨370 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (₨624) | ₨526 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (₨234) | ₨185 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (₨350) | ₨156 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (₨2,570) | ₨521 | + 393% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨5,231) | ₨2,013 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (₨2,445) | ₨1,512 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (₨8,384) | ₨2,928 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (₨7,924) | ₨3,842 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨1,450) | ₨1,548 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (₨575) | ₨492 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (₨305) | ₨458 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (₨93,891) | ₨58,650 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₨35) | ₨37 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨7,009) | ₨3,909 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.78 (₨882) | ₨268 | + 229% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,229 prices entered by 674 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan
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