Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 29.2% lower than in France (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 19.9% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 14.5% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 31.6% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 36.8% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 43.8% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 45.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 2.50 € | -58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.16 € | 1.84 € | -41.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 1.67 € | -39.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.16 € | -40.2 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 3.54 € | -18.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.65 € | 1.23 € | -25.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.63 € | -38.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.79 € | 2.70 € | -28.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.81 € | 4.58 € | -41.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.59 € | 3.05 € | -45.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.43 € | 5.45 € | -35.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 0.90 € | -29.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.58 € | -38.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.28 € | 0.73 € | -43.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.49 € | 1.00 € | -32.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.67 € | -28.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 0.79 € | -18.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.39 € | +1.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.67 € | -1.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.99 € | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 € | 1.13 € | -47.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.76 € | 2.15 € | -22.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 € | 5.50 € | -52.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 2.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 40.00 € | -38.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 1.29 € | -56.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 27.00 € | 15.00 € | -44.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.82 € | 6.39 € | -6.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -7.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,560.49 € | 34,011.63 € | +23.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 186.01 € | 114.70 € | -38.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.15 € | 19.03 € | -21.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.86 € | 37.22 € | +24.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.51 € | 37.51 € | +15.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.93 € | 13.32 € | -16.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.50 € | -37.5 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 687.78 € | 442.14 € | -35.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,948.19 € | 10,188.46 € | +2.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.29 € | 80.07 € | -9.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.51 € | 34.13 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.25 € | 77.80 € | -13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.32 € | 90.55 € | -24.7 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 771.43 € | 937.64 € | +21.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 600.62 € | 744.72 € | +24.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,452.49 € | 1,648.86 € | +13.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,147.37 € | 1,217.89 € | +6.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 559.71 € | 329.96 € | -41.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 378.20 € | 223.07 € | -41.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,344.15 € | 1,054.55 € | -55.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 4.93 | +34.5 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
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