- 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/. 35) | S/. 15 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (S/. 22) | S/. 15 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (S/. 11) | S/. 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (S/. 2.68) | S/. 4.29 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.11 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (S/. 5.28) | S/. 3.23 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (S/. 17) | S/. 12 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (S/. 5.61) | S/. 4.39 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (S/. 3.52) | S/. 2.16 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (S/. 3.83) | S/. 4.90 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (S/. 21) | S/. 35 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (S/. 3.08) | S/. 2.21 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (S/. 4,098) | S/. 2,705 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (S/. 2,909) | S/. 1,770 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (S/. 479) | S/. 266 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (S/. 2,946) | S/. 2,223 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (S/. 1,921) | S/. 1,306 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (S/. 342) | S/. 164 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (S/. 98) | S/. 92 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (S/. 1,321) | S/. 1,359 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (S/. 309) | S/. 301 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (S/. 26) | S/. 30 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (S/. 28) | S/. 12 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (S/. 303) | S/. 140 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (S/. 106) | S/. 129 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (S/. 313) | S/. 261 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (S/. 356) | S/. 261 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (S/. 99,719) | S/. 67,244 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (S/. 5.73) | S/. 3.70 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (S/. 144) | S/. 101 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (S/. 22) | S/. 21 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (S/. 34) | S/. 19 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (S/. 172) | S/. 103 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (S/. 13) | S/. 24 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.20 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.81 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (S/. 47) | S/. 25 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (S/. 99) | S/. 76 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (S/. 47) | S/. 33 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (S/. 172) | S/. 126 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (S/. 158) | S/. 131 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 26) | S/. 23 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (S/. 9) | S/. 14 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (S/. 1,892) | S/. 2,297 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (S/. 1.03) | S/. 0.69 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (S/. 141) | S/. 161 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (S/. 19) | S/. 11 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Peru
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