Cost of living in Portugal compared to Canada
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (C$13) | C$21 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (C$3.75) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (C$1.05) | C$2.96 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (C$3.21) | C$4.74 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (C$2.17) | C$4.36 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (C$2.29) | C$4.27 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (C$1.52) | C$2.79 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (C$1.52) | C$3.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.46 (C$5.95) | C$18 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (C$2.70) | C$2.64 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (C$0.97) | C$2.81 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (C$1,493) | C$2,756 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €799 (C$1,068) | C$2,145 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (C$166) | C$230 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €803 (C$1,072) | C$1,774 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €594 (C$794) | C$1,404 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (C$177) | C$144 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$39) | C$70 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (C$444) | C$410 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$142) | C$185 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$11) | C$11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (C$10) | C$27 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (C$97) | C$77 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$39) | C$50 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (C$96) | C$113 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$106) | C$147 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,538 (C$38,121) | C$27,630 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (C$2.55) | C$1.79 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (C$50) | C$114 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (C$5.91) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.23 (C$7) | C$24 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (C$67) | C$122 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (C$4.49) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (C$4.66) | C$5.67 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (C$6) | C$5.56 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.64 (C$2.19) | C$3.27 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (C$2.67) | C$2.88 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (C$18) | C$29 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Portugal | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (C$34) | C$70 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (C$18) | C$30 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (C$45) | C$159 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (C$54) | C$102 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.90 (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (C$3.52) | C$5.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.81 (C$2.42) | C$8 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €552 (C$737) | C$741 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.35) | C$0.42 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (C$45) | C$64 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (C$7) | C$18 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 38% cheaper than in Canada
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