Cost of living in Portugal compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₩14,754) | ₩11,049 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₩10,985) | ₩7,946 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (₩5,150) | ₩7,420 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₩1,374) | ₩2,902 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.01 (₩4,312) | ₩6,285 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (₩2,907) | ₩8,039 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (₩7,145) | ₩7,984 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (₩2,706) | ₩8,422 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (₩2,259) | ₩4,900 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (₩1,436) | ₩2,939 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.40 (₩7,730) | ₩20,791 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (₩2,945) | ₩3,248 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (₩1,276) | ₩4,247 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,351 (₩1,932,913) | ₩3,572,230 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €908 (₩1,298,255) | ₩2,147,310 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (₩208,252) | ₩240,148 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €911 (₩1,303,772) | ₩1,264,360 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €667 (₩953,645) | ₩725,161 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (₩182,704) | ₩80,000 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₩44,591) | ₩30,234 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (₩498,828) | ₩433,362 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (₩183,054) | ₩100,000 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₩10,918) | ₩16,029 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₩13,794) | ₩14,433 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₩113,107) | ₩85,819 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₩48,223) | ₩61,053 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (₩103,620) | ₩96,399 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (₩111,371) | ₩148,450 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,207 (₩38,920,910) | ₩41,804,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (₩2,552) | ₩1,740 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₩52,006) | ₩56,813 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (₩6,658) | ₩7,985 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₩11,868) | ₩12,000 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (₩98,325) | ₩52,552 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (₩6,623) | ₩21,034 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (₩5,636) | ₩15,000 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.17 (₩7,396) | ₩9,644 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (₩3,684) | ₩3,593 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (₩3,034) | ₩8,235 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (₩23,950) | ₩17,167 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₩42,678) | ₩34,756 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₩21,587) | ₩27,450 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (₩78,877) | ₩249,761 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (₩63,513) | ₩69,455 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₩12,016) | ₩15,654 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (₩4,706) | ₩5,510 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (₩2,598) | ₩4,817 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (₩739,410) | ₩757,033 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₩240) | ₩206 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₩52,774) | ₩98,667 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (₩7,436) | ₩4,500 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1430.537
KRW
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,521 prices entered by 433 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in South Korea
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Angola is 46% cheaper than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in South Korea
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in South Korea
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in South Korea
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in South Korea
- Cost of living in Albania is 25% cheaper than in South Korea