Cost of Living Comparison Between Portugal and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 24.3% higher than in Portugal (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 11.2% higher than in Portugal | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 19.8% lower than in Portugal | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 40.7% higher than in Portugal | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 32.7% higher than in Portugal | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 37.1% higher than in Portugal | |
Restaurants | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 15.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 69.00 € | +53.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 5.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.50 € | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.87 € | 1.67 € | -11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 2.53 € | +47.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 € | 1.16 € | -4.3 % |
Markets | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.55 € | 5.47 € | +54.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.84 € | +47.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.17 € | +82.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.67 € | 3.48 € | +30.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.70 € | 6.39 € | +35.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.02 € | 4.86 € | +61.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.65 € | 7.94 € | +40.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.98 € | +11.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.86 € | +47.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.04 € | +43.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.30 € | +31.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.77 € | +15.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.73 € | -7.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.30 € | -4.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.69 € | 0.44 € | -36.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.57 € | +39.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.22 € | 2.13 € | -4.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 6.00 € | +9.1 % |
Transportation | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.70 € | -15.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 36.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.59 € | 2.41 € | +51.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 30.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.46 € | 6.77 € | +4.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 28,000.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,047.71 € | 28,479.35 € | -16.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 114.49 € | 193.52 € | +69.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.86 € | 11.62 € | -38.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.36 € | 27.29 € | -26.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.19 € | 49.11 € | +28.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.01 € | 21.98 € | +56.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.70 € | 9.00 € | +16.9 % |
Childcare | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 439.94 € | 494.07 € | +12.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,450.42 € | 9,102.69 € | -12.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.63 € | 79.27 € | -0.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.58 € | 34.75 € | +3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.67 € | 86.27 € | +11.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.23 € | 114.04 € | +23.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 936.52 € | 746.19 € | -20.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 738.78 € | 567.49 € | -23.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,596.22 € | 1,312.16 € | -17.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,174.88 € | 941.52 € | -19.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 341.81 € | 348.11 € | +1.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 248.29 € | 219.33 € | -11.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Portugal Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,058.03 € | 1,613.04 € | +52.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.77 | 4.46 | -6.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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