Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Php514) | Php235 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Php340) | Php161 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Php164) | Php96 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (Php36) | Php83 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (Php123) | Php92 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (Php87) | Php63 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (Php259) | Php225 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 (Php80) | Php139 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (Php52) | Php104 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Php53) | Php52 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Php354) | Php524 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (Php107) | Php83 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (Php39) | Php45 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,076 (Php60,280) | Php52,820 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €659 (Php36,953) | Php25,207 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (Php6,067) | Php4,572 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €707 (Php39,598) | Php30,236 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €459 (Php25,728) | Php14,085 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (Php4,485) | Php3,031 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Php1,382) | Php1,602 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (Php19,095) | Php20,335 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Php5,702) | Php4,681 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Php391) | Php318 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Php415) | Php298 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Php4,800) | Php2,874 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Php1,791) | Php1,541 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Php4,090) | Php4,587 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Php4,802) | Php3,538 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,803 (Php1,446,082) | Php1,212,360 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Php85) | Php51 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Php2,037) | Php1,251 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 61% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (Php306) | Php200 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Php410) | Php817 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Php2,766) | Php621 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (Php222) | Php198 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (Php179) | Php102 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (Php216) | Php129 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (Php87) | Php51 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (Php128) | Php82 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Php634) | Php222 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Php1,493) | Php848 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Php745) | Php537 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (Php2,421) | Php1,122 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Php2,339) | Php1,625 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Php342) | Php286 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.29 (Php128) | Php161 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (Php133) | Php68 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (Php25,134) | Php25,119 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Php7) | Php7 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Php2,016) | Php2,160 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (Php280) | Php94 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 32% more expensive than in Philippines
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