Cost of living in Portugal compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (36 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (25 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (2.92 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.53 (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.75 (17 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (4.41 ₪) | 5.09 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (4.03 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.99 (18 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (3.04 ₪) | 5.73 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,146 (4,130 ₪) | 7,923 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €846 (3,048 ₪) | 5,573 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (459 ₪) | 905 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €830 (2,990 ₪) | 4,684 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €580 (2,089 ₪) | 3,672 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (477 ₪) | 455 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (108 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (1,202 ₪) | 1,646 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (346 ₪) | 355 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (30 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (29 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (244 ₪) | 380 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (103 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (246 ₪) | 439 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (300 ₪) | 531 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,431 (109,629 ₪) | 140,011 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (131 ₪) | 253 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.76 (14 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (22 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (203 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.46 (12 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (12 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (18 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.08 (7 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (43 ₪) | 56 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Portugal | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (87 ₪) | 185 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (49 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €37 (132 ₪) | 428 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (142 ₪) | 294 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (28 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.58 (9 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (8 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €643 (2,316 ₪) | 2,148 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (1.10 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (128 ₪) | 209 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (18 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Israel
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