- 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 (Php533) | Php253 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (Php348) | Php170 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (Php182) | Php98 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (Php43) | Php83 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (Php126) | Php94 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (Php80) | Php64 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (Php268) | Php159 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (Php87) | Php126 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (Php52) | Php81 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Php61) | Php51 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (Php351) | Php501 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (Php118) | Php75 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Php50) | Php55 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,057 (Php63,577) | Php43,201 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (Php45,538) | Php22,487 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (Php7,130) | Php3,975 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (Php46,817) | Php29,031 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (Php30,248) | Php16,228 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (Php5,315) | Php2,834 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Php1,533) | Php1,783 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (Php23,760) | Php25,547 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Php5,573) | Php5,027 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Php420) | Php322 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Php418) | Php221 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Php4,680) | Php2,106 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Php1,747) | Php1,550 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Php4,860) | Php4,124 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Php5,548) | Php3,416 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (Php1,592,468) | Php1,177,060 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Php91) | Php52 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Php2,369) | Php1,471 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 89% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (Php321) | Php156 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Php473) | Php457 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Php2,793) | Php865 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (Php218) | Php243 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Php188) | Php114 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (Php255) | Php178 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (Php114) | Php65 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (Php141) | Php84 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Php733) | Php189 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Php1,593) | Php835 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Php762) | Php481 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (Php2,741) | Php1,229 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (Php2,560) | Php1,493 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Php434) | Php269 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (Php190) | Php158 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (Php150) | Php89 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (Php31,202) | Php26,600 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Php13) | Php8 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Php2,252) | Php2,063 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (Php300) | Php89 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Philippines
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