- Cost of Living
- United States
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 62% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.77 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (€4.01) | €2.91 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.79) | €0.70 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (€2.80) | €2.08 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (€3.54) | €1.34 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.58) | €4.50 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (€2.95) | €1.48 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.41) | €0.88 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (€3.04) | €1.03 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.63 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (€1.69) | €1.97 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.88) | €0.83 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in United States is 73% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (€1,807) | €1,073 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (€1,399) | €769 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€157) | €124 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (€1,403) | €786 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (€999) | €506 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (€107) | €91 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €26 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (€295) | €360 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€105) | €82 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €7 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€40) | €29 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €83 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€101) | €92 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,371 (€19,781) | €26,172 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (€0.68) | €1.52 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €39 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 50% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.96 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €8 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €46 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.57 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.10) | €3.18 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (€4.55) | €4.27 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (€3.09) | €1.89 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.64) | €2.37 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 36% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €27 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €12 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (€153) | €46 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €42 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (€4.30) | €3.10 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (€5.20) | €2.53 | + 105% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (€376) | €519 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.30) | €0.27 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€48) | €37 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.98 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 46% more expensive than in Portugal
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