Cost of living in Portugal compared to United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Portugal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 ($3.62) | $5.78 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 ($0.98) | $1.08 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 ($3.15) | $4.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 ($2.19) | $4.68 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 ($5.67) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 ($2.04) | $4.68 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 ($1.68) | $2.51 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 ($1.13) | $3.10 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 ($5.66) | $16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 ($2.32) | $2.76 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 ($0.87) | $2.99 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Portugal | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,217 ($1,305) | $2,839 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 ($893) | $2,147 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 ($139) | $222 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €913 ($979) | $1,889 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €601 ($645) | $1,444 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 ($115) | $146 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 ($30) | $64 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 ($352) | $295 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($122) | $134 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($8) | $13 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 ($9) | $31 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Portugal | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($92) | $54 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($34) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($80) | $93 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($93) | $119 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Portugal | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,745 ($30,831) | $27,977 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 ($1.92) | $1.05 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($39) | $79 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Portugal | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 ($5.39) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 ($68) | $139 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 ($4.11) | $8 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 ($4.18) | $4.80 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 ($5.28) | $6 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 ($2.50) | $4.78 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 ($2.44) | $2.24 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $27 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Portugal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($33) | $55 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($16) | $28 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($55) | $203 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($48) | $89 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 ($3.77) | $5.19 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.88 ($2.02) | $6 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €564 ($605) | $556 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 ($0.43) | $0.20 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 ($38) | $54 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 ($5.53) | $10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in United States
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