Cost of living in Portugal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨1,023) | ₨375 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨742) | ₨344 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (₨313) | ₨162 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₨89) | ₨59 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (₨297) | ₨96 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (₨198) | ₨45 | + 345% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (₨472) | ₨264 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨190) | ₨187 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (₨131) | ₨35 | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (₨107) | ₨160 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (₨491) | ₨917 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (₨204) | ₨101 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (₨86) | ₨41 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 185% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,372 (₨126,338) | ₨44,542 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,009 (₨92,950) | ₨28,504 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (₨12,108) | ₨5,147 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 (₨93,770) | ₨25,101 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (₨63,814) | ₨15,101 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (₨8,149) | ₨4,117 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (₨2,046) | ₨701 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (₨32,791) | ₨25,834 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €145 (₨13,386) | ₨10,693 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨655) | ₨436 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨821) | ₨448 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (₨8,635) | ₨2,416 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨3,143) | ₨2,602 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨8,567) | ₨4,111 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₨8,419) | ₨2,891 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,097 (₨2,495,298) | ₨2,100,670 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (₨163) | ₨103 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨3,348) | ₨1,244 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.18 (₨477) | ₨107 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨625) | ₨266 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (₨6,390) | ₨1,031 | + 520% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.28 (₨302) | ₨364 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (₨384) | ₨199 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.65 (₨428) | ₨265 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (₨206) | ₨171 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (₨228) | ₨85 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨1,362) | ₨281 | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Portugal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨3,252) | ₨1,542 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨1,318) | ₨691 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (₨6,352) | ₨1,670 | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (₨4,557) | ₨2,061 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨761) | ₨648 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (₨282) | ₨207 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (₨174) | ₨204 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (₨50,055) | ₨43,684 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (₨19) | ₨5.37 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨3,325) | ₨1,759 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (₨479) | ₨298 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 107% more expensive than in India
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