- Cost of Living
- United States
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Portugal
Currency:
| 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 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €5.80 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (€4.05) | €2.95 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (€0.79) | €0.70 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.83) | €2.01 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (€3.50) | €1.32 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.52) | €4.34 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (€2.96) | €1.45 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (€1.43) | €0.87 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (€2.69) | €0.97 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.64 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.69) | €1.93 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (€1.87) | €0.91 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in United States is 84% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (€1,779) | €994 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (€1,376) | €738 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (€155) | €110 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (€1,385) | €717 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,117 (€979) | €467 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (€108) | €75 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€42) | €25 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (€296) | €392 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€105) | €103 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€20) | €7 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€42) | €77 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€39) | €29 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€75) | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€101) | €91 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 20% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (€19,300) | €27,001 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (€0.65) | €1.49 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (€75) | €39 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 59% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €4.41 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €7 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€98) | €46 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.95) | €3.48 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€3.08) | €3.55 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (€4.43) | €4.11 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€3.02) | €1.64 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (€1.62) | €2.33 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 39% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€39) | €27 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €12 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (€146) | €43 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€70) | €40 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (€4.25) | €2.85 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (€5.11) | €2.65 | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€376) | €521 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (€0.28) | €0.24 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€47) | €38 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.94 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 97,638 prices entered by 14,967 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 49% more expensive than in Portugal
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