Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.3% lower than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 18.7% lower than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 19.3% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 39.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 30.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 51.6% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 10.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 45.00 € | -43.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 2.50 € | -64.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 3.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.18 € | 1.88 € | -54.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 1.72 € | -29.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 1.21 € | -30.6 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 € | 3.56 € | -16.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.08 € | 1.25 € | -39.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.64 € | -40.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.93 € | 2.68 € | -8.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.44 € | 4.71 € | +37.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 3.02 € | -45.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.56 € | 5.67 € | -33.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.88 € | -13.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.58 € | -29.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.73 € | -25.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.68 € | 0.99 € | -41.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.67 € | +25.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.79 € | +6.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.87 € | 1.36 € | -27.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 € | 0.69 € | -58.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 4.99 € | -61.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.93 € | 1.12 € | -61.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.22 € | 2.20 € | -31.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 5.50 € | -46.1 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 40.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 1.59 € | -23.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 15.00 € | -73.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.08 € | 6.45 € | -8.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,409.82 € | 34,056.37 € | +12.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 122.69 € | 114.64 € | -6.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.36 € | 18.85 € | -28.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.67 € | 37.23 € | +71.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.68 € | 38.32 € | -3.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.73 € | 14.01 € | -43.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 7.50 € | -50.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 307.10 € | 438.52 € | +42.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,921.38 € | 10,329.13 € | +15.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.47 € | 79.62 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.51 € | 33.59 € | -5.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.91 € | 77.48 € | -10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.62 € | 92.00 € | -19.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 770.02 € | 925.10 € | +20.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 622.37 € | 733.79 € | +17.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,314.93 € | 1,584.43 € | +20.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 994.50 € | 1,171.88 € | +17.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 460.62 € | 341.12 € | -25.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.48 € | 247.25 € | -16.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,695.63 € | 1,060.31 € | -60.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.80 | 4.76 | +25.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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