Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Php625) | Php243 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Php464) | Php204 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (Php208) | Php131 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Php57) | Php99 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (Php186) | Php124 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (Php123) | Php90 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (Php335) | Php256 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (Php116) | Php165 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (Php103) | Php103 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (Php65) | Php66 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.90 (Php353) | Php542 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (Php124) | Php99 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (Php57) | Php67 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 34% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,333 (Php79,720) | Php83,905 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €928 (Php55,490) | Php44,489 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (Php10,337) | Php4,350 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €967 (Php57,813) | Php29,681 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (Php40,162) | Php17,424 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (Php7,392) | Php2,512 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (Php1,949) | Php1,890 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €366 (Php21,892) | Php16,380 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (Php7,852) | Php5,762 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Php411) | Php473 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Php502) | Php423 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Php5,175) | Php2,322 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Php2,089) | Php1,644 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Php4,687) | Php4,117 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Php5,161) | Php3,745 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 69% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,898 (Php1,608,858) | Php1,331,570 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (Php106) | Php72 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Php2,141) | Php801 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.69 (Php280) | Php400 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Php455) | Php2,849 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (Php3,907) | Php928 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (Php283) | Php215 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (Php241) | Php225 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.02 (Php300) | Php179 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.70 (Php162) | Php84 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (Php132) | Php105 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Php967) | Php550 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Php1,878) | Php969 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Php878) | Php648 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (Php3,780) | Php3,611 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (Php2,664) | Php1,637 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Php494) | Php503 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (Php208) | Php171 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.97 (Php118) | Php78 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 (Php31,083) | Php30,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Php11) | Php8 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Php2,249) | Php2,765 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (Php307) | Php151 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Philippines
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