Cost of living in Portugal compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (32 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (25 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (2.67 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (5.63 ₪) | 5.74 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (16 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (5.35 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (3.92 ₪) | 4.22 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (3.87 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 (17 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (3.73 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 (4,322 ₪) | 6,766 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (2,863 ₪) | 5,763 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (468 ₪) | 596 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (2,936 ₪) | 4,580 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (2,044 ₪) | 3,626 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (358 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (118 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (1,447 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (487 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (37 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (29 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (281 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (126 ₪) | 124 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (310 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (318 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 (102,176 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (5.67 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (138 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (19 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (196 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (15 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (4.96 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (54 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (111 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (52 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (178 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (168 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (31 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (6 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (1,990 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (0.75 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (149 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.78 (19 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,407 prices entered by 337 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Israel
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