Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 29.1% lower than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 21.7% lower than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 2.1% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 33.1% lower than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 28.4% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 52.9% 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) | 4.25 € | 2.50 € | -41.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.43 € | 1.84 € | -46.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.82 € | 1.68 € | -40.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 € | 1.19 € | -52.7 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 3.55 € | -14.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.23 € | -28.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.63 € | -52.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.22 € | 2.70 € | -16.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.76 € | 4.60 € | -20.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 3.05 € | -47.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.81 € | 5.54 € | -29.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.90 € | -26.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.57 € | -15.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.72 € | -20.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.97 € | 1.01 € | -48.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.68 € | +6.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.80 € | +19.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.67 € | 1.39 € | -16.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.83 € | 0.69 € | -17.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 5.00 € | -16.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 € | 1.13 € | +23.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 2.19 € | +47.0 % |
| 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 € | -3.7 % |
| 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) | 28,627.67 € | 34,013.90 € | +18.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 304.71 € | 115.76 € | -62.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.90 € | 19.06 € | -26.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.29 € | 37.46 € | -17.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.87 € | 37.97 € | +8.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.47 € | 13.37 € | -37.7 % |
| 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 | 424.12 € | 450.64 € | +6.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,064.83 € | 10,319.62 € | -14.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.67 € | 81.01 € | +1.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.63 € | 34.22 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.68 € | 78.36 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.77 € | 91.54 € | -20.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 892.48 € | 944.42 € | +5.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 674.16 € | 753.58 € | +11.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,669.14 € | 1,676.46 € | +0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,271.29 € | 1,228.93 € | -3.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 529.30 € | 338.75 € | -36.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 420.94 € | 230.08 € | -45.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,841.84 € | 1,048.08 € | -63.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.93 | +23.8 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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