Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.16) | £5.80 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (£2.41) | £3.35 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (£0.55) | £0.84 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (£1.81) | £2.31 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (£1.26) | £1.95 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (£4.40) | £4.09 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (£1.19) | £1.86 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (£0.78) | £0.94 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (£0.81) | £1.73 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.96 (£5.01) | £8 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (£1.63) | £1.93 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (£0.60) | £0.98 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,094 (£919) | £1,894 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €673 (£566) | £1,417 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (£91) | £139 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €728 (£611) | £1,148 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €466 (£392) | £951 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (£69) | £118 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£21) | £24 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (£294) | £320 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£85) | £81 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.85) | £6 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£6) | £11 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (£75) | £68 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£27) | £30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (£60) | £70 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (£72) | £74 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,639 (£21,534) | £19,748 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (£1.28) | £1.27 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£31) | £87 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (£4.58) | £4.18 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (£42) | £87 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (£3.33) | £3.20 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (£2.56) | £1.54 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (£3.24) | £3.27 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (£1.31) | £1.68 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (£1.92) | £1.46 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (£22) | £29 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £20 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (£36) | £113 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£34) | £57 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (£5.21) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (£1.93) | £3.01 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.34 (£1.97) | £4.66 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (£379) | £393 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.11 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (£31) | £36 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (£4.21) | £11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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