Cost of living in Portugal compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (HK$103) | HK$80 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$71) | HK$50 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (HK$29) | HK$39 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (HK$8) | HK$25 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (HK$29) | HK$30 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 (HK$43) | HK$98 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (HK$16) | HK$30 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (HK$12) | HK$20 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (HK$50) | HK$210 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (HK$19) | HK$16 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (HK$8) | HK$19 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,465 (HK$12,786) | HK$39,730 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,005 (HK$8,775) | HK$27,196 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (HK$976) | HK$1,418 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 (HK$8,887) | HK$19,653 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (HK$6,367) | HK$13,702 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (HK$772) | HK$799 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (HK$227) | HK$190 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (HK$2,849) | HK$3,504 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (HK$1,110) | HK$1,032 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (HK$57) | HK$104 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (HK$79) | HK$78 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (HK$719) | HK$609 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (HK$263) | HK$310 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (HK$740) | HK$705 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (HK$785) | HK$1,097 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,809 (HK$234,017) | HK$295,916 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (HK$15) | HK$24 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (HK$307) | HK$550 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (HK$46) | HK$353 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (HK$40) | HK$88 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (HK$570) | HK$493 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (HK$28) | HK$40 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (HK$30) | HK$24 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (HK$31) | HK$68 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (HK$14) | HK$19 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (HK$18) | HK$23 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (HK$124) | HK$176 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Portugal | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (HK$270) | HK$337 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (HK$115) | HK$199 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (HK$470) | HK$500 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (HK$396) | HK$554 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (HK$66) | HK$165 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (HK$25) | HK$40 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (HK$18) | HK$60 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (HK$3,644) | HK$25,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (HK$1.61) | HK$1.00 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (HK$298) | HK$634 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (HK$46) | HK$102 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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