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Cost of living in United States compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 60% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.82 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (€3.96) | €2.89 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.77) | €0.69 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (€2.83) | €2.16 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (€3.46) | €1.48 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.51) | €4.29 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (€2.95) | €1.50 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.41) | €0.95 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.70 (€3.26) | €1.06 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.91 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (€1.69) | €1.95 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (€1.90) | €0.78 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in United States is 65% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (€1,801) | €1,154 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,552 (€1,367) | €795 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€156) | €121 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,534 (€1,352) | €815 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,101 (€970) | €506 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (€104) | €80 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €25 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (€284) | €374 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (€105) | €91 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €8 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€42) | €80 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€39) | €29 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€75) | €78 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (€100) | €94 | + 7% | |
| 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 | $22,309 (€19,657) | €25,276 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (€0.68) | €1.53 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €39 | + 92% | |
| 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) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €10 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (€98) | €45 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.98) | €4.07 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€3.04) | €2.97 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (€4.52) | €4.12 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (€3.06) | €1.49 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.63) | €2.47 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 49% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€40) | €27 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €13 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (€150) | €37 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€69) | €42 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (€4.33) | €2.39 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (€5.20) | €2.07 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (€371) | €495 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (€0.26) | €0.15 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€46) | €37 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.95 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 46% more expensive than in Portugal
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