Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (S/. 37) | S/. 23 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (S/. 29) | S/. 17 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.76 (S/. 13) | S/. 7 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (S/. 3.11) | S/. 4.24 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.15 (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.46 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.48 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.85 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.60 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (S/. 4.88) | S/. 2.36 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (S/. 4.51) | S/. 5.48 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.37 (S/. 20) | S/. 37 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (S/. 4.36) | S/. 1.64 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 113% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,088 (S/. 4,964) | S/. 2,651 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €738 (S/. 3,365) | S/. 1,485 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (S/. 533) | S/. 194 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €752 (S/. 3,432) | S/. 1,666 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (S/. 2,376) | S/. 969 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (S/. 408) | S/. 144 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (S/. 167) | S/. 67 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €374 (S/. 1,706) | S/. 1,294 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (S/. 520) | S/. 391 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (S/. 43) | S/. 32 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (S/. 34) | S/. 16 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 64% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (S/. 312) | S/. 137 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (S/. 137) | S/. 95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (S/. 353) | S/. 253 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (S/. 377) | S/. 235 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 64% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,484 (S/. 120,814) | S/. 60,156 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.53 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (S/. 161) | S/. 110 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (S/. 24) | S/. 22 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (S/. 33) | S/. 27 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (S/. 223) | S/. 75 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.32 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (S/. 17) | S/. 13 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (S/. 5.81) | S/. 4.51 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.40 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (S/. 61) | S/. 34 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (S/. 125) | S/. 35 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (S/. 60) | S/. 31 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (S/. 207) | S/. 86 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (S/. 179) | S/. 102 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (S/. 39) | S/. 24 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (S/. 14) | S/. 14 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.71 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €491 (S/. 2,238) | S/. 1,908 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (S/. 0.85) | S/. 0.86 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (S/. 175) | S/. 150 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.83 (S/. 22) | S/. 15 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 69% more expensive than in Peru
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