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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 20% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (10 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.82 (3.12 B/.) | 3.44 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (0.73 B/.) | 1.54 B/. | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (2.47 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (1.71 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.38 (4.83 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (1.59 B/.) | 2.94 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (1.13 B/.) | 2.37 B/. | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (1.08 B/.) | 0.90 B/. | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (2.14 B/.) | 2.43 B/. | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (0.83 B/.) | 1.26 B/. | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,097 (1,210 B/.) | 1,369 B/. | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €717 (791 B/.) | 859 B/. | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (129 B/.) | 137 B/. | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (830 B/.) | 1,006 B/. | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €472 (520 B/.) | 626 B/. | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (89 B/.) | 104 B/. | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (26 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €356 (393 B/.) | 358 B/. | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (116 B/.) | 102 B/. | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (9 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (95 B/.) | 53 B/. | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (33 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (81 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (100 B/.) | 81 B/. | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,843 (29,613 B/.) | 20,164 B/. | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (1.67 B/.) | 0.80 B/. | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (40 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (8 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (57 B/.) | 48 B/. | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.97 (4.38 B/.) | 5.22 B/. | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (3.57 B/.) | 4.01 B/. | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (4.48 B/.) | 5.33 B/. | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (1.76 B/.) | 2.61 B/. | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (2.52 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (13 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (29 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (15 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (51 B/.) | 51 B/. | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (46 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (2.57 B/.) | 4.12 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.27 (2.50 B/.) | 3.48 B/. | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (505 B/.) | 558 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.13 B/.) | 0.25 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (40 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (5.48 B/.) | 5.56 B/. | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in Panama
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