Cost of living in Portugal compared to Poland
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (47 zł) | 43 zł | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (34 zł) | 30 zł | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (4.22 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (9 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (7 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (5.20 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (25 zł) | 33 zł | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (4.10 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 8% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 5% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (5,827 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (4,260 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (670 zł) | 889 zł | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (4,604 zł) | 3,755 zł | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (3,156 zł) | 2,834 zł | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (563 zł) | 459 zł | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (146 zł) | 56 zł | + 160% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (1,586 zł) | 1,500 zł | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (583 zł) | 679 zł | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (34 zł) | 44 zł | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (37 zł) | 46 zł | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (364 zł) | 301 zł | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (158 zł) | 151 zł | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (348 zł) | 338 zł | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (361 zł) | 387 zł | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (109,009 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (162 zł) | 111 zł | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 31% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (18 zł) | 28 zł | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (40 zł) | 22 zł | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (304 zł) | 187 zł | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (73 zł) | 54 zł | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (148 zł) | 104 zł | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (64 zł) | 56 zł | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (261 zł) | 232 zł | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (211 zł) | 186 zł | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | 29 zł | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (2,832 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.72 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (165 zł) | 151 zł | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 11% more expensive than in Poland
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