Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Portugal
Portugal offers a significantly lower cost of living than the European average, with overall expenses and especially housing among the cheapest in the region. It provides excellent value for expats and digital nomads, combining affordability with high quality of life. No home country comparison available.
Estimated Monthly Budget
Portugal delivers outstanding value for money, far below the European average in housing and daily expenses while offering superior quality of life. It's an ideal choice for relocation without a specified home country comparison.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
Gasoline (1 liter)
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
Eggs (regular) (12)
Local Cheese (1kg)
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
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