Cost of living in Portugal compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Php694) | Php286 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Php504) | Php229 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (Php212) | Php125 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Php60) | Php122 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (Php202) | Php136 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (Php134) | Php87 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 (Php320) | Php215 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (Php129) | Php137 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (Php89) | Php122 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (Php72) | Php79 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.33 (Php333) | Php507 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (Php139) | Php74 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (Php59) | Php39 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 29% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,372 (Php85,709) | Php84,274 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,009 (Php63,058) | Php39,909 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (Php8,214) | Php5,673 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 (Php63,615) | Php26,566 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (Php43,292) | Php15,487 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (Php5,528) | Php5,075 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (Php1,388) | Php1,536 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (Php22,246) | Php22,695 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €145 (Php9,082) | Php7,617 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Php444) | Php343 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Php557) | Php999 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 72% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (Php5,858) | Php1,931 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Php2,132) | Php1,578 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Php5,812) | Php4,413 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (Php5,712) | Php3,616 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 73% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,097 (Php1,692,842) | Php1,332,570 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Php111) | Php64 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Php2,272) | Php941 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 7% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.18 (Php324) | Php263 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Php424) | Php1,132 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (Php4,335) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.28 (Php205) | Php224 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.18 (Php261) | Php183 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.65 (Php290) | Php217 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (Php140) | Php79 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (Php155) | Php78 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Php924) | Php311 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 19% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Portugal | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Php2,206) | Php746 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Php894) | Php823 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (Php4,309) | Php8,198 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (Php3,092) | Php1,739 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Php517) | Php237 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (Php191) | Php163 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (Php118) | Php243 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (Php33,958) | Php50,403 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Php13) | Php34 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Php2,256) | Php2,215 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (Php325) | Php176 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,673 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 29% more expensive than in Philippines
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