Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£9) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.42 (£2.89) | £3.87 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (£0.82) | £1.15 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.22 (£2.72) | £3.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (£1.79) | £2.68 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (£4.31) | £4.97 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (£1.69) | £2.07 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (£1.18) | £0.95 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (£0.94) | £2.09 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.43 (£4.59) | £9 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (£1.74) | £2.26 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (£0.74) | £1.09 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,411 (£1,191) | £2,472 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €988 (£835) | £2,016 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (£111) | £196 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,026 (£867) | £1,581 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €713 (£602) | £1,137 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (£72) | £157 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (£22) | £28 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €377 (£318) | £308 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (£121) | £85 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (£8) | £16 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (£78) | £73 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £34 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£77) | £84 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (£73) | £90 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,780 (£23,462) | £29,140 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (£1.50) | £1.47 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£31) | £104 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.92 (£4.16) | £4.83 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.38) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (£59) | £60 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.28 (£2.77) | £4.25 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (£3.53) | £1.94 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.36 (£3.69) | £4.31 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (£1.72) | £2.25 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (£2.03) | £1.83 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (£29) | £37 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£12) | £22 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (£58) | £122 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (£41) | £69 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (£2.59) | £3.62 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.86 (£1.57) | £5.51 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (£459) | £500 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (£0.18) | £0.16 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (£30) | £41 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (£4.36) | £14 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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