Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Php659) | Php245 | + 169% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Php483) | Php206 | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (Php218) | Php132 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Php59) | Php112 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (Php196) | Php108 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (Php131) | Php89 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (Php323) | Php179 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (Php127) | Php168 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (Php99) | Php104 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (Php73) | Php64 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (Php353) | Php397 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (Php126) | Php87 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Php58) | Php53 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 89% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (Php81,875) | Php37,823 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (Php59,857) | Php30,442 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (Php9,412) | Php5,658 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (Php64,694) | Php26,810 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (Php44,354) | Php16,268 | + 173% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (Php7,906) | Php3,698 | + 114% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Php2,055) | Php1,172 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (Php22,285) | Php20,706 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (Php8,195) | Php5,329 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Php483) | Php433 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Php519) | Php755 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 57% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Php5,113) | Php2,273 | + 125% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Php2,225) | Php1,572 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Php4,893) | Php4,144 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (Php5,071) | Php3,659 | + 39% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 79% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (Php1,531,786) | Php1,319,830 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Php107) | Php60 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Php2,275) | Php810 | + 181% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (Php251) | Php217 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Php560) | Php532 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (Php4,267) | Php1,632 | + 161% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (Php287) | Php257 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (Php245) | Php165 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (Php294) | Php208 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (Php154) | Php81 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (Php140) | Php87 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Php1,020) | Php279 | + 266% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Php2,082) | Php637 | + 227% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Php896) | Php603 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (Php3,662) | Php20,000 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (Php2,967) | Php1,554 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Php555) | Php428 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (Php218) | Php168 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (Php115) | Php75 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (Php39,800) | Php19,960 | + 99% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Php10) | Php8 | + 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Php2,321) | Php2,505 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (Php313) | Php155 | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,369 prices entered by 451 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 66% more expensive than in Philippines
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