- 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 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (£5.14) | £5.62 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 (£2.62) | £3.68 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (£0.61) | £0.87 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (£1.78) | £2.68 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (£1.18) | £1.94 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.32 (£3.84) | £4.50 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (£1.24) | £1.99 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.86 (£0.76) | £0.85 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (£0.87) | £1.78 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.67 (£5.04) | £9 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (£1.72) | £1.80 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (£0.83) | £0.89 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €982 (£874) | £1,804 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €728 (£648) | £1,205 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (£97) | £154 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €681 (£606) | £1,091 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €438 (£390) | £751 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (£68) | £147 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (£22) | £21 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (£353) | £333 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (£97) | £83 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.71) | £11 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£71) | £65 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (£25) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£73) | £69 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (£76) | £74 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,269 (£23,370) | £18,310 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (£1.33) | £1.21 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (£34) | £98 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.11 (£3.66) | £3.24 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.37) | £8 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (£43) | £69 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.46 (£3.08) | £3.29 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (£3.17) | £1.59 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.12 (£3.66) | £3.20 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (£1.54) | £1.74 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (£2.12) | £1.50 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (£24) | £30 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £21 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (£39) | £121 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£36) | £55 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£7) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (£2.48) | £2.95 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.70 (£2.41) | £4.36 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €521 (£463) | £408 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.14 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (£35) | £45 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (£4.38) | £10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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