- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (£5.09) | £5.64 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (£2.59) | £3.72 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (£0.63) | £0.86 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.12 (£1.88) | £2.64 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (£1.24) | £1.93 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (£3.90) | £4.65 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (£1.31) | £1.99 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (£0.82) | £0.82 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (£0.90) | £1.78 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (£4.92) | £9 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (£1.76) | £1.85 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (£0.72) | £0.93 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (£960) | £1,941 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (£681) | £1,248 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (£112) | £158 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (£690) | £1,246 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (£450) | £826 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (£80) | £122 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (£23) | £22 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (£310) | £341 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£72) | £86 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£71) | £66 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (£26) | £33 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (£73) | £72 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (£83) | £75 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (£23,362) | £18,837 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (£1.34) | £1.27 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (£34) | £98 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (£5.12) | £3.40 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (£40) | £75 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (£3.16) | £3.55 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (£2.89) | £1.53 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (£3.78) | £3.31 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (£1.65) | £1.83 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (£2.14) | £1.56 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£11) | £12 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (£23) | £31 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (£40) | £107 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (£37) | £57 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (£2.47) | £3.03 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (£2.14) | £4.48 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (£443) | £400 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (£0.24) | £0.16 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (£33) | £45 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (£4.40) | £10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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