- Cost of Living
- United States
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 57% 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) | $7 (€6) | €5.78 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (€3.98) | €2.92 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.78) | €0.67 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (€2.80) | €2.04 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (€3.47) | €1.34 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.40) | €4.36 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.93) | €1.39 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.44) | €0.88 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (€2.53) | €0.97 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.68 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.67) | €1.93 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (€1.85) | €0.92 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in United States is 85% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (€1,747) | €968 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (€1,345) | €722 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (€150) | €107 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (€1,350) | €663 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (€955) | €435 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (€104) | €70 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€41) | €24 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (€298) | €393 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€105) | €109 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €6 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€41) | €78 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (€38) | €29 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €82 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (€101) | €83 | + 22% | |
| 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 | $22,043 (€19,004) | €26,413 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.62) | €1.49 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (€75) | €38 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 52% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €4.11 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €5.92 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (€95) | €49 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.70) | €3.70 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€3.05) | €3.59 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (€4.39) | €4.12 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (€2.92) | €1.75 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.58) | €2.33 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€18) | €12 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 31% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€38) | €27 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €13 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (€144) | €41 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€68) | €39 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€4.12) | €2.79 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (€4.93) | €2.74 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€370) | €521 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (€0.24) | €0.26 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€46) | €39 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.92 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 46% more expensive than in Portugal
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