Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£8) | £13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.26 (£2.81) | £3.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (£0.70) | £0.92 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.52 (£2.18) | £2.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (£1.73) | £2.08 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (£4.26) | £4.04 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (£1.55) | £2.04 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (£1.06) | £0.82 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (£0.96) | £1.72 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.99 (£4.30) | £8 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (£1.93) | £1.95 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (£0.73) | £1.08 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,146 (£989) | £2,062 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €846 (£730) | £1,530 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (£113) | £178 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €830 (£716) | £1,273 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €580 (£500) | £1,034 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (£114) | £129 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (£27) | £25 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (£291) | £272 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£84) | £87 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (£58) | £66 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£25) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (£60) | £74 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (£72) | £76 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,683 (£25,606) | £22,836 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.92 (£1.65) | £1.71 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (£32) | £92 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.76 (£3.25) | £3.27 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.25) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (£47) | £86 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.46 (£2.98) | £3.43 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (£2.91) | £1.67 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (£4.25) | £3.51 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (£1.51) | £2.14 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (£1.79) | £1.51 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Portugal | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (£22) | £35 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (£12) | £22 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (£32) | £113 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£35) | £61 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £10 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.52 (£2.18) | £3.17 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.19 (£1.89) | £5.14 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €632 (£545) | £537 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (£0.26) | £0.13 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (£31) | £38 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (£4.35) | £12 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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