- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (£5.14) | £5.59 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (£2.68) | £3.61 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (£0.63) | £0.86 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (£1.86) | £2.67 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (£1.19) | £1.91 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (£3.97) | £4.52 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (£1.29) | £1.96 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (£0.77) | £0.84 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (£0.89) | £1.76 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (£5.19) | £9 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (£1.74) | £1.82 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (£0.74) | £0.92 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,057 (£940) | £1,856 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (£673) | £1,200 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (£105) | £157 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (£692) | £1,135 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (£447) | £788 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (£79) | £145 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (£23) | £22 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (£351) | £337 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£82) | £85 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £11 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£69) | £64 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (£26) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (£72) | £70 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (£82) | £72 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (£23,537) | £18,395 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (£1.35) | £1.25 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (£35) | £93 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (£4.74) | £3.31 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (£41) | £74 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (£3.23) | £3.52 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (£2.78) | £1.52 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (£3.77) | £3.22 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (£1.68) | £1.80 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (£2.08) | £1.54 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£11) | £13 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (£24) | £31 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (£41) | £115 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (£38) | £54 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (£2.81) | £2.97 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (£2.21) | £4.35 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (£461) | £400 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (£0.19) | £0.15 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (£33) | £43 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (£4.43) | £10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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