- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Php559) | Php256 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (Php371) | Php169 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (Php185) | Php97 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (Php44) | Php81 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (Php128) | Php93 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (Php84) | Php59 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (Php279) | Php144 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (Php92) | Php127 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (Php54) | Php83 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Php62) | Php51 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (Php366) | Php507 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (Php122) | Php74 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (Php57) | Php53 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,036 (Php65,437) | Php49,772 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (Php48,274) | Php22,453 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (Php6,964) | Php4,447 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (Php47,471) | Php29,464 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (Php30,025) | Php15,911 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (Php4,674) | Php3,438 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Php1,536) | Php1,777 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (Php24,078) | Php27,397 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Php6,240) | Php4,711 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Php468) | Php275 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Php427) | Php199 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 51% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Php4,917) | Php2,098 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (Php1,902) | Php1,523 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Php5,242) | Php3,941 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Php5,812) | Php3,205 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 51% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,549 (Php1,676,321) | Php1,208,780 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (Php95) | Php50 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Php2,459) | Php1,564 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 116% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (Php264) | Php141 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Php425) | Php324 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (Php2,955) | Php812 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (Php223) | Php269 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (Php222) | Php109 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (Php263) | Php143 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (Php109) | Php62 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (Php145) | Php71 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Php768) | Php212 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 59% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Php1,647) | Php784 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Php788) | Php479 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (Php2,636) | Php1,241 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Php2,530) | Php1,561 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Php455) | Php271 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (Php184) | Php153 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (Php163) | Php89 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (Php32,629) | Php26,858 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Php15) | Php8 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Php2,351) | Php2,103 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (Php312) | Php86 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Philippines
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