Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 40.5% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 28.8% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 1.3% higher than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 49.6% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 38.5% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 108.3% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 65.00 € | +44.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 4.50 € | +80.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.88 € | 3.47 € | +85.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 € | 2.87 € | +66.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 € | 2.57 € | +113.4 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.55 € | 4.16 € | +17.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.75 € | +40.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.32 € | +106.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 € | 3.32 € | +24.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.70 € | 5.81 € | +23.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 5.61 € | +85.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.65 € | 7.73 € | +36.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 1.25 € | +41.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.71 € | +23.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.90 € | +23.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.91 € | +93.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.62 € | -6.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.64 € | -19.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.64 € | +20.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.92 € | +34.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | +0.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.13 € | 0.93 € | -17.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.21 € | 1.44 € | -34.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 8.20 € | +49.1 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 3.10 € | +55.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 50.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.70 € | +34.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.59 € | 4.02 € | +152.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 33.00 € | +120.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.46 € | 6.58 € | +1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,047.71 € | 32,223.98 € | -5.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 114.49 € | 302.28 € | +164.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.86 € | 24.41 € | +29.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.32 € | 44.87 € | +20.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.25 € | 34.98 € | -8.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.01 € | 21.55 € | +53.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.70 € | 12.00 € | +55.8 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 439.94 € | 414.69 € | -5.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,450.42 € | 12,785.03 € | +22.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.63 € | 81.52 € | +2.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.58 € | 38.12 € | +13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.55 € | 88.12 € | +13.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.23 € | 115.28 € | +25.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 936.38 € | 885.99 € | -5.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 738.62 € | 676.13 € | -8.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,596.22 € | 1,670.96 € | +4.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,174.88 € | 1,270.17 € | +8.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 341.81 € | 515.97 € | +51.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 248.29 € | 409.47 € | +64.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,057.29 € | 2,837.19 € | +168.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.77 | 3.98 | -16.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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