Cost of living in Portugal compared to Peru
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 59% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (S/. 41) | S/. 23 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (S/. 31) | S/. 17 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.71 (S/. 13) | S/. 7 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (S/. 3.70) | S/. 4.21 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.15 (S/. 10) | S/. 6 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.17 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.76 (S/. 18) | S/. 13 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.55 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.55 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (S/. 4.42) | S/. 2.41 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (S/. 4.80) | S/. 5.59 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.60 (S/. 22) | S/. 35 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (S/. 4.18) | S/. 1.62 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 118% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,143 (S/. 5,506) | S/. 2,730 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €719 (S/. 3,461) | S/. 1,528 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (S/. 586) | S/. 182 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €688 (S/. 3,316) | S/. 1,615 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €541 (S/. 2,606) | S/. 922 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (S/. 434) | S/. 130 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (S/. 146) | S/. 66 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (S/. 1,836) | S/. 1,300 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (S/. 583) | S/. 403 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (S/. 33) | S/. 29 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (S/. 34) | S/. 18 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 98% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (S/. 415) | S/. 133 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (S/. 151) | S/. 93 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (S/. 399) | S/. 244 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (S/. 430) | S/. 232 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 76% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,963 (S/. 129,882) | S/. 58,860 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.64 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (S/. 176) | S/. 113 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 60% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.64 (S/. 22) | S/. 20 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (S/. 35) | S/. 30 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (S/. 283) | S/. 75 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.56 (S/. 17) | S/. 14 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.63 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.66 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (S/. 75) | S/. 34 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Portugal | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (S/. 121) | S/. 37 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (S/. 69) | S/. 32 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (S/. 221) | S/. 88 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (S/. 189) | S/. 110 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (S/. 38) | S/. 26 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.68 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (S/. 2,355) | S/. 2,101 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (S/. 0.86) | S/. 0.50 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (S/. 175) | S/. 170 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (S/. 24) | S/. 15 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 79% more expensive than in Peru
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