Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (NZ$17) | NZ$21 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$14 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (NZ$5.74) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.37 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (NZ$4.99) | NZ$9 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (NZ$3.56) | NZ$8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (NZ$3.13) | NZ$4.72 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (NZ$2.89) | NZ$3.43 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (NZ$1.84) | NZ$4.75 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.97 (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (NZ$3.84) | NZ$3.65 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (NZ$1.46) | NZ$2.58 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,166 (NZ$2,011) | NZ$3,403 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €855 (NZ$1,474) | NZ$2,519 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €128 (NZ$221) | NZ$250 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €892 (NZ$1,539) | NZ$2,257 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €584 (NZ$1,007) | NZ$1,730 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (NZ$158) | NZ$188 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (NZ$47) | NZ$76 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (NZ$586) | NZ$662 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (NZ$173) | NZ$228 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$33 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (NZ$148) | NZ$117 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (NZ$52) | NZ$90 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (NZ$132) | NZ$158 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (NZ$150) | NZ$218 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,840 (NZ$49,748) | NZ$37,723 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$2.69 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (NZ$63) | NZ$146 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$7 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (NZ$108) | NZ$70 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.34 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$3.45 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$4.34 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (NZ$25) | NZ$36 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (NZ$50) | NZ$74 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$40 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (NZ$76) | NZ$138 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (NZ$69) | NZ$128 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (NZ$15) | NZ$18 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (NZ$5.00) | NZ$5.61 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.96 (NZ$3.37) | NZ$11 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €615 (NZ$1,061) | NZ$912 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.37 (NZ$0.64) | NZ$0.34 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (NZ$58) | NZ$64 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (NZ$9) | NZ$38 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,657 prices entered by 418 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand
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