- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (£8) | £11 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.87 (£5.28) | £5.62 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (£2.64) | £3.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (£0.63) | £0.87 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (£1.82) | £2.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (£1.20) | £1.94 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.42 (£3.98) | £4.47 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (£1.31) | £1.98 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (£0.77) | £0.86 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (£0.89) | £1.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.80 (£5.22) | £9 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (£1.74) | £1.81 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (£0.81) | £0.92 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,036 (£933) | £1,837 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €765 (£688) | £1,197 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (£99) | £152 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €752 (£677) | £1,126 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €476 (£428) | £763 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (£67) | £154 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£22) | £21 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (£343) | £334 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (£89) | £84 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £11 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (£70) | £63 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (£27) | £32 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (£75) | £70 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (£83) | £71 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,549 (£23,901) | £18,229 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (£1.36) | £1.23 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (£35) | £96 | - 63% | |
| 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) | €4.19 (£3.77) | £3.22 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (£42) | £70 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (£3.18) | £3.40 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (£3.16) | £1.52 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (£3.75) | £3.24 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (£1.56) | £1.76 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (£2.07) | £1.52 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£11) | £13 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (£23) | £31 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £21 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (£38) | £116 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (£36) | £56 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (£6) | £9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (£2.62) | £2.96 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.57 (£2.32) | £4.35 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (£465) | £401 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (£0.21) | £0.15 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (£34) | £43 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (£4.45) | £10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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