- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (S/. 33) | S/. 16 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.79 (S/. 22) | S/. 16 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (S/. 11) | S/. 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (S/. 2.54) | S/. 4.59 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.04 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (S/. 5.08) | S/. 3.12 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.36 (S/. 17) | S/. 11 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (S/. 5.29) | S/. 4.47 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (S/. 3.34) | S/. 2.23 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (S/. 3.68) | S/. 4.76 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.68 (S/. 22) | S/. 35 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (S/. 3.54) | S/. 2.35 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €971 (S/. 3,684) | S/. 2,572 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €723 (S/. 2,743) | S/. 1,625 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (S/. 408) | S/. 260 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €663 (S/. 2,517) | S/. 1,975 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €435 (S/. 1,650) | S/. 1,031 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €71 (S/. 269) | S/. 222 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (S/. 93) | S/. 93 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (S/. 1,492) | S/. 1,302 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (S/. 414) | S/. 332 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (S/. 31) | S/. 27 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (S/. 25) | S/. 19 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 21% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (S/. 299) | S/. 134 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (S/. 109) | S/. 115 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (S/. 310) | S/. 238 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (S/. 319) | S/. 262 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,283 (S/. 99,746) | S/. 62,882 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (S/. 5.65) | S/. 3.49 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (S/. 144) | S/. 102 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (S/. 16) | S/. 18 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 (S/. 22) | S/. 25 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (S/. 187) | S/. 87 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.70 (S/. 14) | S/. 22 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.35 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.59 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (S/. 46) | S/. 23 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (S/. 103) | S/. 56 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (S/. 48) | S/. 32 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (S/. 155) | S/. 134 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (S/. 148) | S/. 109 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 28) | S/. 21 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.74 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (S/. 1,991) | S/. 2,086 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (S/. 0.98) | S/. 0.89 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (S/. 149) | S/. 157 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (S/. 19) | S/. 10 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,190 prices entered by 691 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Peru
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