Cost of living in Portugal compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (NZ$20) | NZ$25 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$17 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$2.57 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (NZ$5.69) | NZ$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (NZ$3.69) | NZ$9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.60 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (NZ$3.54) | NZ$4.91 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (NZ$2.39) | NZ$4.07 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.36 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (NZ$3.90) | NZ$4.43 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (NZ$1.77) | NZ$2.81 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,318 (NZ$2,354) | NZ$3,942 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €946 (NZ$1,691) | NZ$3,266 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (NZ$217) | NZ$217 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €977 (NZ$1,745) | NZ$2,548 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €664 (NZ$1,186) | NZ$2,173 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (NZ$196) | NZ$156 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (NZ$40) | NZ$87 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (NZ$607) | NZ$598 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (NZ$237) | NZ$187 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (NZ$15) | NZ$34 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (NZ$156) | NZ$142 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (NZ$58) | NZ$92 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (NZ$162) | NZ$197 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (NZ$152) | NZ$216 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,298 (NZ$46,982) | NZ$46,501 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (NZ$3.09) | NZ$2.77 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (NZ$66) | NZ$185 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.48 (NZ$10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (NZ$129) | NZ$60 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.72 (NZ$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.91 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (NZ$3.47) | NZ$2.72 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (NZ$4.21) | NZ$3.49 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$38 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Portugal | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (NZ$59) | NZ$82 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (NZ$24) | NZ$42 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (NZ$118) | NZ$255 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (NZ$85) | NZ$133 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (NZ$5.23) | NZ$5.92 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (NZ$3.13) | NZ$13 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €528 (NZ$944) | NZ$1,174 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (NZ$0.33) | NZ$0.51 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (NZ$63) | NZ$66 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,794 prices entered by 296 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand
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