Cost of living in Portugal compared to Poland
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (48 zł) | 41 zł | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (36 zł) | 30 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (4.45 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (9 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (7 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (4.65 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.40 (25 zł) | 33 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (4.13 zł) | 3.92 zł | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,351 (6,256 zł) | 6,456 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (4,204 zł) | 4,668 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (674 zł) | 1,066 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €911 (4,222 zł) | 3,817 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €667 (3,088 zł) | 2,793 zł | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (592 zł) | 374 zł | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (144 zł) | 54 zł | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (1,615 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (593 zł) | 456 zł | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (35 zł) | 36 zł | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (45 zł) | 50 zł | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (366 zł) | 307 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (156 zł) | 146 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (336 zł) | 337 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (361 zł) | 380 zł | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,207 (126,028 zł) | 117,106 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (168 zł) | 110 zł | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (38 zł) | 31 zł | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (318 zł) | 164 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (21 zł) | 22 zł | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.17 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (78 zł) | 49 zł | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (138 zł) | 101 zł | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (70 zł) | 59 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (255 zł) | 252 zł | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (206 zł) | 192 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (39 zł) | 28 zł | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (2,394 zł) | 2,897 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.78 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (171 zł) | 152 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Poland
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