Cost of living in Portugal compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₩13,754) | ₩11,980 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₩9,500) | ₩6,615 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (₩4,376) | ₩5,632 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (₩1,176) | ₩2,759 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 (₩3,828) | ₩6,542 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (₩2,703) | ₩7,203 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (₩7,003) | ₩16,031 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (₩2,441) | ₩8,264 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (₩1,802) | ₩3,965 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (₩1,448) | ₩3,108 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.74 (₩6,387) | ₩34,167 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (₩3,092) | ₩3,437 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (₩1,082) | ₩4,184 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,207 (₩1,625,889) | ₩4,454,430 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €875 (₩1,178,868) | ₩2,796,960 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (₩200,728) | ₩253,895 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €839 (₩1,130,338) | ₩1,589,470 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 (₩820,731) | ₩779,612 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (₩188,270) | ₩86,783 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₩36,565) | ₩32,020 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (₩449,745) | ₩219,090 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (₩128,940) | ₩89,516 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₩11,166) | ₩16,029 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (₩10,859) | ₩14,433 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 7% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (₩96,639) | ₩69,705 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₩40,420) | ₩54,258 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (₩97,662) | ₩82,310 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (₩119,456) | ₩127,854 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 5% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,344 (₩40,889,657) | ₩35,091,300 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (₩2,506) | ₩1,965 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (₩47,738) | ₩63,651 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (₩5,953) | ₩8,245 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (₩8,581) | ₩4,500 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (₩86,344) | ₩76,762 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (₩4,461) | ₩21,034 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (₩4,728) | ₩10,694 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.19 (₩6,995) | ₩8,457 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (₩2,398) | ₩5,308 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (₩2,736) | ₩8,235 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (₩17,648) | ₩12,817 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Portugal | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (₩35,965) | ₩32,969 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₩19,076) | ₩29,287 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (₩65,753) | ₩379,963 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (₩53,851) | ₩89,730 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₩12,386) | ₩17,897 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.71 (₩3,646) | ₩6,563 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 (₩2,605) | ₩5,017 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €575 (₩775,335) | ₩795,597 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (₩416) | ₩236 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₩46,938) | ₩116,074 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (₩6,888) | ₩4,500 | + 53% | |
| 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 2,788 prices entered by 385 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 29% cheaper than in South Korea
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