Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 29.4% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 22.5% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 0.1% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 33.0% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 28.8% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 52.0% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 10.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 45.00 € | -30.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.20 € | 2.50 € | -40.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.44 € | 1.84 € | -46.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 € | 1.67 € | -40.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 1.16 € | -53.6 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 3.54 € | -14.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.23 € | -28.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.34 € | 0.63 € | -53.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.22 € | 2.70 € | -16.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.76 € | 4.58 € | -20.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 3.05 € | -47.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.79 € | 5.45 € | -30.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.90 € | -26.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.58 € | -14.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.73 € | -20.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.97 € | 1.00 € | -49.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.67 € | +5.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.79 € | +18.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.67 € | 1.39 € | -16.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.83 € | 0.67 € | -19.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 4.99 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 € | 1.13 € | +23.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 2.15 € | +44.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 5.50 € | -32.9 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 40.00 € | -18.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 € | 1.29 € | -63.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 15.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 € | 6.39 € | -3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +10.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,579.32 € | 34,011.63 € | +19.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 304.78 € | 114.70 € | -62.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.04 € | 19.03 € | -26.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.35 € | 37.22 € | -17.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.66 € | 37.51 € | +8.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.54 € | 13.32 € | -38.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.50 € | -37.5 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 418.40 € | 442.14 € | +5.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,909.49 € | 10,188.46 € | -14.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.48 € | 80.07 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.87 € | 34.13 € | -9.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.77 € | 77.80 € | -10.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.87 € | 90.55 € | -21.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 900.01 € | 937.64 € | +4.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 672.95 € | 744.72 € | +10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,699.08 € | 1,648.86 € | -3.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,272.97 € | 1,217.89 € | -4.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 534.92 € | 329.96 € | -38.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 425.25 € | 223.07 € | -47.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,835.99 € | 1,054.55 € | -62.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.93 | +23.8 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | November 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 4022 | 1521 |
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