Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 13% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Php560) | Php272 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Php386) | Php187 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (Php167) | Php121 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (Php45) | Php89 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (Php142) | Php127 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (Php96) | Php84 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (Php263) | Php220 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (Php99) | Php150 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (Php67) | Php107 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (Php68) | Php68 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.53 (Php259) | Php505 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (Php127) | Php84 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (Php45) | Php64 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,127 (Php64,452) | Php58,603 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 (Php46,713) | Php36,440 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (Php6,725) | Php6,056 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €857 (Php49,003) | Php28,314 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €621 (Php35,541) | Php15,201 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €149 (Php8,522) | Php4,172 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Php1,847) | Php1,774 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (Php19,436) | Php16,249 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Php6,136) | Php3,998 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Php535) | Php326 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Php447) | Php1,444 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Php4,409) | Php2,475 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (Php1,677) | Php1,355 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Php4,154) | Php3,785 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Php4,561) | Php3,359 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 66% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,853 (Php1,765,059) | Php1,283,900 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.92 (Php110) | Php72 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Php2,179) | Php901 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (Php253) | Php301 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.23 (Php299) | Php679 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (Php3,024) | Php1,327 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (Php192) | Php191 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (Php201) | Php97 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Php260) | Php198 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (Php93) | Php123 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (Php112) | Php89 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Php758) | Php285 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (Php1,408) | Php1,190 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Php770) | Php592 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (Php1,933) | Php3,775 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (Php2,224) | Php1,482 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Php376) | Php306 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (Php140) | Php141 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (Php103) | Php84 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €534 (Php30,542) | Php14,492 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (Php19) | Php8 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Php2,046) | Php2,479 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (Php292) | Php135 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Philippines
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