Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (NZ$22) | NZ$25 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$16 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (NZ$1.82) | NZ$2.18 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (NZ$3.83) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (NZ$3.45) | NZ$4.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$3.66 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (NZ$2.08) | NZ$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (NZ$4.23) | NZ$4.41 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$2.25 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,465 (NZ$2,795) | NZ$3,315 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,005 (NZ$1,918) | NZ$2,559 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (NZ$213) | NZ$203 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 (NZ$1,943) | NZ$2,476 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (NZ$1,392) | NZ$1,943 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (NZ$169) | NZ$169 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (NZ$50) | NZ$78 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (NZ$623) | NZ$679 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (NZ$243) | NZ$194 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (NZ$17) | NZ$39 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (NZ$157) | NZ$138 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (NZ$58) | NZ$83 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (NZ$162) | NZ$205 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (NZ$172) | NZ$194 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,809 (NZ$51,158) | NZ$47,061 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (NZ$3.25) | NZ$2.78 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (NZ$67) | NZ$161 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 16% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.00 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (NZ$125) | NZ$67 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.66 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (NZ$3.03) | NZ$3.04 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (NZ$3.89) | NZ$3.30 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (NZ$27) | NZ$36 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (NZ$59) | NZ$65 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (NZ$25) | NZ$39 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (NZ$103) | NZ$251 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (NZ$87) | NZ$112 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$19 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (NZ$5.54) | NZ$5.79 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$13 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (NZ$797) | NZ$1,174 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (NZ$0.35) | NZ$0.51 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (NZ$65) | NZ$71 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (NZ$10) | NZ$39 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,785 prices entered by 248 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand
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