- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 39% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Php541) | Php266 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (Php359) | Php166 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Php181) | Php98 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.67 (Php42) | Php80 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.04 (Php127) | Php88 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (Php83) | Php62 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.36 (Php270) | Php143 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (Php86) | Php123 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (Php55) | Php84 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (Php60) | Php51 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.68 (Php353) | Php496 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (Php120) | Php69 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (Php57) | Php51 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €974 (Php60,475) | Php47,142 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €726 (Php45,081) | Php23,037 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (Php6,672) | Php4,265 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €663 (Php41,172) | Php27,683 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €435 (Php26,988) | Php14,469 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €71 (Php4,396) | Php3,417 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Php1,516) | Php1,874 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (Php24,401) | Php28,778 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (Php6,777) | Php4,239 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Php503) | Php286 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (Php403) | Php252 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Php4,895) | Php2,098 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Php1,782) | Php1,517 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Php5,074) | Php4,041 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (Php5,221) | Php3,335 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,413 (Php1,639,613) | Php1,210,810 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Php92) | Php48 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Php2,365) | Php1,594 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 107% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (Php255) | Php127 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 (Php368) | Php488 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Php3,067) | Php811 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.70 (Php230) | Php335 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (Php223) | Php98 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (Php256) | Php125 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (Php109) | Php65 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (Php144) | Php75 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Php746) | Php207 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 62% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Php1,680) | Php806 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Php779) | Php495 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (Php2,541) | Php1,239 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (Php2,419) | Php1,561 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Php456) | Php261 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (Php173) | Php159 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.74 (Php170) | Php75 | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (Php32,562) | Php28,765 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (Php16) | Php8 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Php2,440) | Php2,039 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (Php305) | Php81 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Philippines
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