Cost of living in Portugal compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 224 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 121 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 55 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 35 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 70 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 41 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 229 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 30 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 (Mex$ 26,367) | Mex$ 19,229 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (Mex$ 17,466) | Mex$ 8,739 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (Mex$ 2,853) | Mex$ 1,060 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (Mex$ 17,913) | Mex$ 10,262 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (Mex$ 12,474) | Mex$ 5,161 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (Mex$ 2,181) | Mex$ 677 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 382 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (Mex$ 8,832) | Mex$ 6,728 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (Mex$ 2,969) | Mex$ 2,049 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 98 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 92 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Mex$ 1,761) | Mex$ 856 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 661 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Mex$ 1,888) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (Mex$ 1,942) | Mex$ 1,155 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 (Mex$ 623,410) | Mex$ 357,255 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 546 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 79 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 185 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (Mex$ 1,194) | Mex$ 532 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 80 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 49 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 57 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 29 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 189 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 304 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 150 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 850 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 680 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 124 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 72 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (Mex$ 12,144) | Mex$ 10,814 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Mex$ 4.58) | Mex$ 3.02 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Mex$ 907) | Mex$ 985 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 62 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Mexico
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