Cost of living in Portugal compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 34% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Portugal | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (49 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (33 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (14 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (3.97 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.37 (14 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.04 (21 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.86 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (5.66 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (4.72 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.77 (24 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (3.59 ₪) | 2.52 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 59% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Portugal | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,476 (6,090 ₪) | 2,856 ₪ | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,005 (4,147 ₪) | 1,800 ₪ | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (461 ₪) | 330 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,010 (4,167 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (3,009 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (365 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (108 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (1,346 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (525 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (27 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (37 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 198% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 48% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Portugal | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (340 ₪) | 450 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (124 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (350 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (371 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Portugal | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,809 (110,593 ₪) | 133,069 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (147 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 21% more expensive than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Portugal | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (22 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (19 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (270 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (13 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (15 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (7 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (58 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 12% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Portugal | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (127 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (51 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (222 ₪) | 80 ₪ | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (187 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (30 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (1,722 ₪) | 3,500 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (0.76 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (142 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 (22 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,435 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 4% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory
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