Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 41.1% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 24.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in France are 13.9% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 47.4% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 57.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 79.5% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 44.00 € | 60.00 € | +36.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 6.00 € | +140.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.81 € | 3.15 € | +73.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.79 € | +65.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.18 € | 1.94 € | +65.2 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.54 € | 4.35 € | +22.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.64 € | +32.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 1.03 € | +63.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.69 € | 3.77 € | +40.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.60 € | 7.91 € | +72.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.04 € | 5.60 € | +84.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.50 € | 8.42 € | +53.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.27 € | +41.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.93 € | +62.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 1.28 € | +77.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.48 € | +46.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.94 € | +37.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.97 € | +21.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.37 € | -0.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.68 € | -0.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 7.00 € | +40.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.13 € | 2.18 € | +93.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.16 € | 2.74 € | +26.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 11.50 € | +109.1 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.80 € | -10.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 63.00 € | +57.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 2.96 € | +130.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 26.40 € | +76.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.38 € | 6.81 € | +6.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 32,395.00 € | +8.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,016.03 € | 27,656.74 € | -18.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 115.35 € | 187.08 € | +62.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.03 € | 24.21 € | +27.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.36 € | 29.69 € | -20.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.78 € | 32.44 € | -14.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.24 € | 15.97 € | +20.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.50 € | 12.00 € | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 447.02 € | 685.37 € | +53.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,239.22 € | 10,237.63 € | -0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.87 € | 88.52 € | +9.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.01 € | 37.48 € | +10.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.86 € | 90.20 € | +15.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.39 € | 120.21 € | +31.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 939.20 € | 772.76 € | -17.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 753.40 € | 601.58 € | -20.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,673.89 € | 1,446.90 € | -13.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,228.40 € | 1,136.54 € | -7.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 336.96 € | 550.21 € | +63.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 225.72 € | 374.54 € | +65.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,058.49 € | 2,360.62 € | +123.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.94 | 3.66 | -25.8 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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