Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 28.5% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 19.9% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 12.3% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 30.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 36.3% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 44.4% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 11.00 € | -26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 45.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 8.00 € | -27.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 6.00 € | 2.50 € | -58.3 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.20 € | 1.89 € | -40.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.81 € | 1.73 € | -38.5 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.94 € | 1.21 € | -37.7 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.15 € | 0.94 € | -18.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.79 € | 1.38 € | -23.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.27 € | 1.42 € | -37.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.75 € | 2.68 € | -28.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 17.63 € | 10.28 € | -41.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 12.12 € | 6.66 € | -45.0 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18.60 € | 12.50 € | -32.8 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.76 € | 1.95 € | -29.5 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.05 € | 1.27 € | -38.0 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.72 € | 1.61 € | -41.0 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.18 € | 2.18 € | -31.3 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 2.05 € | 1.48 € | -28.0 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.16 € | 1.74 € | -19.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.37 € | -0.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 0.68 € | -0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.99 € | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.21 € | 1.11 € | -49.8 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.72 € | 2.19 € | -19.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.50 € | -54.2 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 2.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61.74 € | 40.00 € | -35.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 € | 3.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 € | 0.99 € | -50.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.10 € | 15.00 € | -53.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.79 € | 1.70 € | -4.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -7.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,822.18 € | 34,056.37 € | +7.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 185.43 € | 114.83 € | -38.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.59 € | 18.86 € | -16.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.08 € | 37.27 € | +23.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.57 € | 38.47 € | +18.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.20 € | 14.41 € | -11.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.70 € | -35.8 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 706.39 € | 437.49 € | -38.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,284.08 € | 10,579.51 € | +2.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.41 € | 80.34 € | -11.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.33 € | 33.74 € | -12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.01 € | 77.93 € | -14.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.93 € | 92.91 € | -23.8 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 770.81 € | 928.72 € | +20.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 609.53 € | 735.77 € | +20.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,428.28 € | 1,589.55 € | +11.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,131.35 € | 1,170.41 € | +3.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,700.48 € | 3,732.51 € | -34.5 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,877.28 € | 2,670.16 € | -31.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,359.58 € | 1,051.14 € | -55.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 4.80 | +31.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2025 | May 2025 | |
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