Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (S/. 41) | S/. 24 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (S/. 30) | S/. 19 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (S/. 13) | S/. 8 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (S/. 3.62) | S/. 4.92 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (S/. 12) | S/. 9 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.45 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (S/. 21) | S/. 12 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.40 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.06 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (S/. 4.17) | S/. 6 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (S/. 21) | S/. 33 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (S/. 3.22) | S/. 2.06 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 73% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,217 (S/. 4,829) | S/. 3,121 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (S/. 3,301) | S/. 1,633 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (S/. 514) | S/. 236 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 (S/. 3,623) | S/. 1,800 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 (S/. 2,385) | S/. 1,086 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (S/. 426) | S/. 170 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (S/. 110) | S/. 75 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (S/. 1,300) | S/. 1,272 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (S/. 452) | S/. 414 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (S/. 30) | S/. 33 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (S/. 33) | S/. 22 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 48% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (S/. 341) | S/. 166 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (S/. 125) | S/. 95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (S/. 296) | S/. 257 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (S/. 346) | S/. 238 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,745 (S/. 114,040) | S/. 61,859 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.23 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (S/. 146) | S/. 123 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (S/. 20) | S/. 15 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (S/. 32) | S/. 12 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (S/. 253) | S/. 119 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (S/. 15) | S/. 27 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (S/. 15) | S/. 15 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.20 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.91 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (S/. 64) | S/. 37 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 59% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (S/. 121) | S/. 52 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (S/. 58) | S/. 31 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (S/. 203) | S/. 121 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (S/. 178) | S/. 116 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (S/. 39) | S/. 35 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (S/. 14) | S/. 14 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.88 (S/. 7) | S/. 9 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 (S/. 2,238) | S/. 2,107 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (S/. 1.60) | S/. 0.57 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (S/. 140) | S/. 138 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Peru
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