Cost of living in Portugal compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (38 zł) | 29 zł | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (3.01 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (6 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (4.70 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (4.30 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (20 zł) | 27 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (4.30 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (5,173 zł) | 4,004 zł | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (3,374 zł) | 2,922 zł | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (539 zł) | 471 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (3,383 zł) | 2,463 zł | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (2,282 zł) | 1,972 zł | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (396 zł) | 309 zł | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (133 zł) | 48 zł | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (1,721 zł) | 1,679 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (547 zł) | 419 zł | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (43 zł) | 30 zł | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (39 zł) | 22 zł | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (334 zł) | 292 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (142 zł) | 160 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (359 zł) | 294 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (365 zł) | 342 zł | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,225 (119,405 zł) | 75,305 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (7 zł) | 4.52 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (166 zł) | 102 zł | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (36 zł) | 29 zł | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (211 zł) | 137 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (5.55 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (62 zł) | 45 zł | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 36% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (127 zł) | 72 zł | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (58 zł) | 56 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (182 zł) | 214 zł | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (188 zł) | 123 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (36 zł) | 21 zł | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (2,260 zł) | 2,006 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.70 zł) | 0.45 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (183 zł) | 112 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 37% more expensive than in Poland
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