Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Php490) | Php278 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Php389) | Php176 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (Php170) | Php115 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (Php39) | Php86 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (Php126) | Php106 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (Php84) | Php87 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (Php245) | Php205 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (Php80) | Php154 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (Php61) | Php98 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Php56) | Php63 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (Php255) | Php403 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (Php115) | Php84 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Php56) | Php61 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (Php67,210) | Php53,329 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (Php43,835) | Php26,864 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (Php7,003) | Php5,346 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (Php43,961) | Php32,454 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (Php29,645) | Php17,484 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (Php5,140) | Php2,429 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Php1,724) | Php1,644 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (Php22,364) | Php13,655 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Php7,107) | Php5,856 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Php554) | Php283 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Php512) | Php280 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Php4,343) | Php2,272 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Php1,847) | Php1,330 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Php4,662) | Php4,611 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Php4,743) | Php4,052 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 45% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,997 (Php1,537,926) | Php1,154,410 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (Php87) | Php48 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Php2,142) | Php1,437 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (Php317) | Php198 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Php468) | Php809 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Php2,747) | Php589 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (Php187) | Php305 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (Php219) | Php151 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (Php209) | Php155 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (Php72) | Php85 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (Php112) | Php86 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Php806) | Php309 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Php1,646) | Php867 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Php753) | Php510 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Php2,368) | Php2,231 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (Php2,448) | Php2,140 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Php466) | Php249 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (Php180) | Php162 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (Php106) | Php87 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (Php29,361) | Php19,345 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Php9) | Php8 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Php2,374) | Php1,689 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (Php287) | Php115 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Philippines
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