Cost of living in Portugal compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 28% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (RM47) | RM16 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (RM33) | RM18 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (RM15) | RM8 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (RM4.02) | RM7 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (RM13) | RM9 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (RM9) | RM7 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (RM24) | RM22 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (RM8) | RM11 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (RM6) | RM4.90 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (RM4.95) | RM13 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.77 (RM22) | RM74 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (RM10) | RM4.93 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (RM3.70) | RM3.49 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 54% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,185 (RM5,465) | RM2,930 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €861 (RM3,969) | RM2,197 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (RM687) | RM285 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €825 (RM3,802) | RM1,908 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (RM2,789) | RM1,210 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (RM644) | RM872 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (RM125) | RM113 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (RM1,539) | RM2,827 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (RM441) | RM537 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM38) | RM28 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM37) | RM36 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 31% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (RM331) | RM193 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (RM138) | RM122 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (RM334) | RM296 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (RM409) | RM246 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,059 (RM143,198) | RM162,896 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (RM9) | RM2.31 | + 273% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (RM162) | RM86 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (RM20) | RM9 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (RM29) | RM16 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (RM295) | RM149 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (RM15) | RM44 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (RM16) | RM11 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.21 (RM24) | RM15 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (RM8) | RM20 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (RM9) | RM7 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (RM60) | RM30 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Portugal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (RM125) | RM126 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (RM65) | RM38 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (RM225) | RM271 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (RM186) | RM111 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM42) | RM100 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.71 (RM12) | RM14 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 (RM9) | RM18 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €575 (RM2,653) | RM2,145 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (RM1.42) | RM0.24 | + 501% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (RM162) | RM158 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (RM24) | RM17 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Malaysia
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