Cost of living in Portugal compared to Poland
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (47 zł) | 53 zł | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (33 zł) | 36 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.35 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (4.04 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (13 zł) | 21 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (8 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (5.64 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (4.33 zł) | 6 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.30 (23 zł) | 62 zł | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (4.13 zł) | 5.04 zł | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,318 (5,656 zł) | 7,084 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €894 (3,834 zł) | 5,084 zł | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (477 zł) | 1,344 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €955 (4,099 zł) | 4,462 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €645 (2,766 zł) | 3,630 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (446 zł) | 1,005 zł | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (100 zł) | 73 zł | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (1,428 zł) | 1,940 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (538 zł) | 850 zł | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (28 zł) | 58 zł | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (35 zł) | 67 zł | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (347 zł) | 396 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (139 zł) | 195 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (381 zł) | 397 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (341 zł) | 564 zł | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,928 (106,950 zł) | 157,061 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (155 zł) | 197 zł | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (23 zł) | 38 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.67 (20 zł) | 68 zł | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (303 zł) | 266 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (14 zł) | 31 zł | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.73 (16 zł) | 23 zł | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (57 zł) | 87 zł | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (139 zł) | 129 zł | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (58 zł) | 69 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (264 zł) | 405 zł | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (204 zł) | 216 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 zł) | 38 zł | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (2,052 zł) | 3,399 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.71 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (150 zł) | 226 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (23 zł) | 23 zł | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Poland
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