Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 44% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (S/. 52) | S/. 25 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (S/. 35) | S/. 20 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 (S/. 14) | S/. 8 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (S/. 3.95) | S/. 5.90 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.30 (S/. 14) | S/. 10 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.81 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (S/. 22) | S/. 13 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (S/. 5.94) | S/. 3.28 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (S/. 4.67) | S/. 6 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.44 (S/. 23) | S/. 42 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (S/. 4.10) | S/. 2.06 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 119% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,501 (S/. 6,225) | S/. 2,862 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,035 (S/. 4,295) | S/. 1,622 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (S/. 479) | S/. 207 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (S/. 4,170) | S/. 1,729 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €743 (S/. 3,082) | S/. 924 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (S/. 365) | S/. 130 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (S/. 109) | S/. 69 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (S/. 1,354) | S/. 1,086 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (S/. 528) | S/. 430 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (S/. 27) | S/. 35 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (S/. 37) | S/. 16 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 54% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (S/. 317) | S/. 160 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (S/. 123) | S/. 92 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (S/. 333) | S/. 282 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (S/. 373) | S/. 243 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 13% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,634 (S/. 114,632) | S/. 50,859 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.52 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (S/. 147) | S/. 167 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (S/. 22) | S/. 19 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (S/. 19) | S/. 26 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (S/. 270) | S/. 103 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (S/. 13) | S/. 18 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (S/. 15) | S/. 21 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.59 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.53 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (S/. 59) | S/. 35 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 6% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (S/. 126) | S/. 44 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (S/. 53) | S/. 46 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (S/. 202) | S/. 105 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (S/. 197) | S/. 144 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (S/. 32) | S/. 30 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (S/. 12) | S/. 16 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.16 (S/. 9) | S/. 10 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €410 (S/. 1,700) | S/. 2,650 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (S/. 0.72) | S/. 0.83 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (S/. 150) | S/. 205 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (S/. 22) | S/. 16 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Peru
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