- Cost of Living
- United States
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 59% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.76 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (€3.98) | €2.95 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.78) | €0.71 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (€2.77) | €2.06 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.48) | €1.32 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.44) | €4.41 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (€2.92) | €1.43 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.39) | €0.85 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (€2.81) | €0.99 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.85 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.67) | €1.94 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.85) | €0.87 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in United States is 72% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,032 (€1,764) | €1,055 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (€1,354) | €770 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€154) | €117 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (€1,364) | €764 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (€969) | €492 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (€106) | €82 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €25 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (€291) | €388 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€104) | €98 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€20) | €7 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €78 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €29 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €83 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€100) | €92 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 19% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,254 (€19,325) | €26,621 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (€0.66) | €1.51 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€74) | €39 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 53% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.33 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €8 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (€99) | €47 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.92) | €3.60 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (€3.04) | €3.37 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (€4.41) | €4.25 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (€2.99) | €1.92 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (€1.61) | €2.28 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€39) | €26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €12 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (€149) | €45 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€69) | €41 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (€4.20) | €2.96 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (€5.07) | €2.61 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€373) | €520 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.28) | €0.25 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.97 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 44% more expensive than in Portugal
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