Cost of living in United States compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 47% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €9 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (€3.47) | €2.85 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €0.61 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.42) | €2.15 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (€3.38) | €1.35 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.20) | €4.68 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (€2.70) | €1.32 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.38) | €1.08 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (€2.61) | €0.93 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €4.30 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.63) | €1.90 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (€1.66) | €0.93 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in United States is 61% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (€1,809) | €1,088 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,535 (€1,264) | €725 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€146) | €109 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,528 (€1,259) | €707 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (€918) | €497 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (€89) | €94 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (€40) | €27 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€224) | €388 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (€104) | €111 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (€18) | €8 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €72 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€35) | €31 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €77 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (€89) | €81 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 9% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,466 (€19,327) | €25,290 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (€0.53) | €1.47 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€62) | €37 | + 69% | |
| 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 (€5.92) | €5.41 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€13) | €4.61 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€91) | €44 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.51) | €3.15 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (€2.78) | €3.63 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (€4.01) | €3.47 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (€2.98) | €1.40 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.50) | €1.88 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €14 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 51% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €27 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (€174) | €47 | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €39 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (€4.08) | €2.82 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (€4.73) | €1.87 | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (€336) | €481 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (€0.37) | €0.14 | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (€41) | €40 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.85 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 39% more expensive than in Portugal
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