- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 33% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Php543) | Php243 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (Php342) | Php173 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Php174) | Php101 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (Php42) | Php83 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (Php126) | Php93 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (Php83) | Php60 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (Php262) | Php145 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (Php88) | Php129 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (Php55) | Php85 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Php60) | Php50 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (Php331) | Php503 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (Php118) | Php78 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (Php49) | Php53 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (Php64,532) | Php46,426 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (Php45,807) | Php22,576 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (Php7,541) | Php3,835 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (Php46,395) | Php28,095 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (Php30,249) | Php16,256 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (Php5,384) | Php2,947 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (Php1,551) | Php1,741 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (Php20,805) | Php24,626 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Php4,861) | Php5,175 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Php411) | Php335 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Php435) | Php252 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Php4,766) | Php2,115 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Php1,719) | Php1,601 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Php4,924) | Php4,143 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Php5,606) | Php3,504 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 43% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (Php1,570,385) | Php1,209,730 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Php90) | Php51 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Php2,266) | Php1,490 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 84% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (Php344) | Php152 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Php528) | Php457 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Php2,715) | Php862 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (Php212) | Php235 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (Php194) | Php118 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (Php254) | Php187 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (Php111) | Php65 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (Php144) | Php84 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Php733) | Php178 | + 311% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 59% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Php1,576) | Php806 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Php728) | Php479 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (Php2,709) | Php1,231 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Php2,491) | Php1,455 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Php416) | Php271 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (Php166) | Php158 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (Php144) | Php92 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (Php29,788) | Php24,510 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Php16) | Php8 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Php2,215) | Php2,030 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (Php296) | Php91 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 45% more expensive than in Philippines
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