Cost of living in Portugal compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (kr 123) | kr 215 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr 91) | kr 125 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (kr 40) | kr 69 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (kr 35) | kr 58 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (kr 25) | kr 41 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (kr 62) | kr 58 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (kr 22) | kr 30 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (kr 19) | kr 21 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (kr 13) | kr 32 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.20 (kr 62) | kr 166 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (kr 26) | kr 42 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (kr 10) | kr 31 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,197 (kr 14,213) | kr 21,907 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €833 (kr 9,888) | kr 16,486 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (kr 1,615) | kr 2,399 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (kr 10,661) | kr 13,239 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (kr 7,192) | kr 10,736 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (kr 1,685) | kr 1,490 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (kr 350) | kr 439 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (kr 3,850) | kr 4,844 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (kr 1,551) | kr 3,383 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr 92) | kr 98 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (kr 101) | kr 413 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (kr 1,035) | kr 839 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (kr 367) | kr 421 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (kr 892) | kr 1,012 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (kr 1,033) | kr 1,096 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,050 (kr 333,082) | kr 401,253 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (kr 21) | kr 22 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (kr 425) | kr 839 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 15% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (kr 62) | kr 107 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr 90) | kr 185 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (kr 751) | kr 544 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (kr 46) | kr 56 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (kr 45) | kr 42 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (kr 58) | kr 55 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (kr 29) | kr 27 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (kr 26) | kr 31 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (kr 184) | kr 420 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Portugal | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (kr 346) | kr 935 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (kr 166) | kr 313 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (kr 486) | kr 1,645 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (kr 504) | kr 1,062 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr 99) | kr 168 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (kr 33) | kr 46 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (kr 22) | kr 100 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €557 (kr 6,618) | kr 5,285 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (kr 4.80) | kr 1.05 | + 357% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (kr 410) | kr 432 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (kr 61) | kr 144 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Norway
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