- Cost of Living
- United States
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 49% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €8 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €5.78 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (€3.74) | €2.87 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.75) | €0.67 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.63) | €2.03 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.32) | €1.37 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.08) | €4.40 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.77) | €1.46 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.39) | €0.88 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (€2.28) | €0.97 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €5.25 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (€1.58) | €1.91 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.75) | €0.92 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in United States is 79% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,050 (€1,669) | €956 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (€1,288) | €677 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (€140) | €107 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (€1,290) | €642 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (€903) | €420 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (€95) | €69 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €25 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (€286) | €398 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€98) | €106 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €7 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€38) | €79 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€37) | €29 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€69) | €85 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€97) | €84 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 10% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (€17,997) | €27,187 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.57) | €1.49 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€70) | €37 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 44% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.20 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €7 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€89) | €52 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.33) | €3.35 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€2.88) | €3.70 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (€4.00) | €4.29 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (€2.71) | €1.76 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (€1.46) | €2.12 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €12 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 36% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €26 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €13 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€137) | €43 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €39 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€3.90) | €2.85 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.65) | €2.73 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€350) | €526 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (€0.47) | €0.28 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €41 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €4.94 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 41% more expensive than in Portugal
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