Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (S/. 36) | S/. 25 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (S/. 26) | S/. 18 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (S/. 3.34) | S/. 4.70 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.62 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (S/. 17) | S/. 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.35 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (S/. 4.57) | S/. 2.70 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (S/. 4.55) | S/. 6 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.65 (S/. 18) | S/. 35 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (S/. 3.34) | S/. 1.98 | + 68% | |
| 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 | €1,089 (S/. 4,324) | S/. 2,841 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €811 (S/. 3,220) | S/. 1,410 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (S/. 492) | S/. 170 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €729 (S/. 2,895) | S/. 1,850 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €570 (S/. 2,263) | S/. 1,170 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (S/. 503) | S/. 139 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (S/. 124) | S/. 78 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (S/. 1,519) | S/. 1,345 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (S/. 376) | S/. 385 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (S/. 30) | S/. 28 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (S/. 29) | S/. 15 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 51% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (S/. 340) | S/. 147 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (S/. 116) | S/. 92 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (S/. 278) | S/. 228 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (S/. 361) | S/. 253 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,730 (S/. 118,022) | S/. 63,847 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.83 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (S/. 144) | S/. 124 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 25% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.64 (S/. 10) | S/. 19 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (S/. 17) | S/. 18 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (S/. 206) | S/. 78 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.63 (S/. 14) | S/. 21 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.51 (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (S/. 5.94) | S/. 5.04 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.75 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (S/. 54) | S/. 31 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (S/. 96) | S/. 42 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (S/. 56) | S/. 30 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (S/. 155) | S/. 96 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (S/. 160) | S/. 123 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (S/. 26) | S/. 26 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (S/. 9) | S/. 14 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €512 (S/. 2,032) | S/. 2,221 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (S/. 0.88) | S/. 0.62 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (S/. 132) | S/. 185 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (S/. 21) | S/. 14 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Peru
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