- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (S/. 34) | S/. 14 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.86 (S/. 23) | S/. 16 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (S/. 11) | S/. 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (S/. 2.70) | S/. 4.70 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (S/. 5.17) | S/. 3.16 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (S/. 17) | S/. 11 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (S/. 5.66) | S/. 4.59 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (S/. 3.31) | S/. 2.14 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (S/. 3.82) | S/. 4.97 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (S/. 22) | S/. 33 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (S/. 3.47) | S/. 2.05 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,033 (S/. 4,005) | S/. 2,636 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (S/. 2,964) | S/. 1,582 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (S/. 428) | S/. 244 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (S/. 2,915) | S/. 2,095 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (S/. 1,843) | S/. 1,145 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (S/. 287) | S/. 180 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (S/. 94) | S/. 93 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (S/. 1,478) | S/. 1,341 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (S/. 383) | S/. 307 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (S/. 29) | S/. 29 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (S/. 26) | S/. 14 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (S/. 302) | S/. 136 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (S/. 117) | S/. 134 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (S/. 322) | S/. 257 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (S/. 357) | S/. 261 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 48% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,486 (S/. 102,681) | S/. 64,206 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (S/. 5.85) | S/. 3.69 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (S/. 151) | S/. 104 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (S/. 16) | S/. 19 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (S/. 26) | S/. 22 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (S/. 181) | S/. 96 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (S/. 14) | S/. 25 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (S/. 14) | S/. 11 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.21 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.08 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (S/. 47) | S/. 24 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (S/. 101) | S/. 56 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (S/. 48) | S/. 34 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (S/. 162) | S/. 126 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (S/. 155) | S/. 122 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 28) | S/. 22 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (S/. 2,003) | S/. 1,939 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (S/. 0.92) | S/. 0.62 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (S/. 144) | S/. 150 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (S/. 19) | S/. 10 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Peru
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