Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (£5.62) | £5.77 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 (£2.45) | £3.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (£0.59) | £0.86 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (£1.87) | £2.57 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (£1.25) | £1.89 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (£3.51) | £3.73 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (£1.18) | £1.93 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (£0.87) | £0.90 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (£0.86) | £1.73 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 (£3.77) | £8 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (£1.67) | £1.95 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (£0.83) | £0.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 (£957) | £1,760 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (£634) | £1,045 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (£104) | £141 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (£650) | £1,004 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (£453) | £814 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (£79) | £91 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (£26) | £25 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (£321) | £318 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (£108) | £75 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £6 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £12 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (£64) | £65 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£28) | £31 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (£69) | £72 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| 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 | €26,122 (£22,625) | £20,789 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (£1.26) | £1.18 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (£31) | £81 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (£4.10) | £3.03 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£43) | £78 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (£2.72) | £3.19 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (£3.21) | £1.48 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (£2.93) | £3.31 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (£1.10) | £1.88 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (£1.64) | £1.42 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (£12) | £14 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£25) | £30 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £18 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (£39) | £136 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (£37) | £55 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (£2.70) | £3.09 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (£1.43) | £4.51 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (£441) | £429 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.17) | £0.11 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (£4.23) | £12 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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