- 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) | £10 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (£5.07) | £5.59 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.89 (£2.54) | £3.65 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (£0.59) | £0.86 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.03 (£1.78) | £2.64 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.35 (£1.18) | £1.98 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.37 (£3.83) | £4.45 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.41 (£1.24) | £1.95 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (£0.76) | £0.85 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (£0.86) | £1.80 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.79 (£5.09) | £8 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.92 (£1.69) | £1.79 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (£0.81) | £0.90 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €968 (£850) | £1,786 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €718 (£631) | £1,173 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (£93) | £157 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €660 (£580) | £1,063 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €433 (£380) | £735 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (£61) | £149 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (£22) | £21 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (£351) | £332 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (£97) | £82 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£7) | £6 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.63) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£70) | £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) | €85 (£74) | £69 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (£74) | £73 | + 2% | |
| 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 | €26,196 (£23,005) | £18,362 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (£1.30) | £1.20 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (£33) | £101 | - 67% | |
| 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) | €3.78 (£3.32) | £3.28 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£44) | £70 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (£2.95) | £3.23 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (£3.23) | £1.59 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.23 (£3.72) | £3.41 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (£1.59) | £1.77 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (£2.03) | £1.55 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£11) | £14 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (£24) | £31 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £20 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (£37) | £124 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£35) | £55 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.78 (£2.44) | £2.96 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.69 (£2.36) | £4.41 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (£459) | £416 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (£0.19) | £0.19 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (£34) | £45 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 (£4.32) | £10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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