Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 262 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 144 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.08 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 65 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 41 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.87 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 78 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 47 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.52 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 283 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 34 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,108 (Mex$ 21,889) | Mex$ 18,885 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €845 (Mex$ 16,686) | Mex$ 8,881 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (Mex$ 2,452) | Mex$ 979 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (Mex$ 16,494) | Mex$ 11,805 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €596 (Mex$ 11,773) | Mex$ 6,405 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (Mex$ 2,854) | Mex$ 697 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 384 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (Mex$ 7,312) | Mex$ 7,452 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Mex$ 1,956) | Mex$ 2,400 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 111 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 118 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Mex$ 1,567) | Mex$ 925 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (Mex$ 556) | Mex$ 699 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Mex$ 1,444) | Mex$ 1,630 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (Mex$ 1,752) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,925 (Mex$ 591,102) | Mex$ 351,226 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.92 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 568 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 84 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.23 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 177 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Mex$ 1,102) | Mex$ 612 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 72 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.29 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 57 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.71 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 63 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 33 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 217 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Portugal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 359 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 158 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 865 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Mex$ 800) | Mex$ 747 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 145 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 84 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.03 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 43 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €563 (Mex$ 11,117) | Mex$ 12,651 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 861 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 69 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 25% more expensive than in Mexico
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