- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (S/. 34) | S/. 15 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (S/. 22) | S/. 16 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (S/. 12) | S/. 9 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (S/. 2.71) | S/. 4.46 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (S/. 5.12) | S/. 3.16 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (S/. 17) | S/. 11 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (S/. 5.57) | S/. 4.50 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (S/. 3.34) | S/. 2.21 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (S/. 3.86) | S/. 4.98 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (S/. 22) | S/. 34 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (S/. 3.21) | S/. 2.25 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,059 (S/. 4,061) | S/. 2,587 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (S/. 2,902) | S/. 1,703 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (S/. 454) | S/. 256 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (S/. 2,983) | S/. 2,225 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (S/. 1,927) | S/. 1,309 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (S/. 339) | S/. 164 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (S/. 98) | S/. 96 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (S/. 1,514) | S/. 1,338 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (S/. 355) | S/. 301 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (S/. 27) | S/. 30 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (S/. 27) | S/. 13 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (S/. 298) | S/. 150 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (S/. 111) | S/. 137 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (S/. 310) | S/. 268 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (S/. 354) | S/. 266 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (S/. 101,474) | S/. 62,429 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (S/. 5.81) | S/. 3.82 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (S/. 151) | S/. 101 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (S/. 20) | S/. 19 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (S/. 30) | S/. 22 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (S/. 178) | S/. 100 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (S/. 14) | S/. 27 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.34 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.25 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (S/. 47) | S/. 24 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (S/. 102) | S/. 58 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (S/. 49) | S/. 34 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (S/. 175) | S/. 122 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (S/. 163) | S/. 130 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 28) | S/. 23 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (S/. 1,988) | S/. 2,120 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (S/. 0.80) | S/. 0.69 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (S/. 144) | S/. 154 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (S/. 19) | S/. 10 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Peru
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