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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Portugal

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNEURUSD

Germany vs. Portugal - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.17 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Portugal.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.42 PLN (3.41 USD) in Germany and 8.23 PLN (2.26 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Portugal.

12.42 PLN
8.23 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.64 PLN (2.1 USD) in Germany and 5.42 PLN (1.49 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Portugal.

7.64 PLN
5.42 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 70.1 PLN (19.26 USD) in Germany and 53.72 PLN (14.76 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Portugal.

70.10 PLN
53.72 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.6 PLN (7.03 USD) in Germany and 21.29 PLN (5.85 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Portugal.

25.60 PLN
21.29 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.35 PLN (11.91 USD) in Germany and 28.42 PLN (7.81 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Portugal.

43.35 PLN
28.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 37.12 PLN (10.2 USD) in Germany and 23.47 PLN (6.45 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Portugal.

37.12 PLN
23.47 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Germany and 4.74 PLN (1.3 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Germany.

4.27 PLN
4.74 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 14.76 PLN (4.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 11.48 PLN (3.15 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Portugal.

14.76 PLN
11.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.78 PLN (1.86 USD) in Germany and 9.17 PLN (2.52 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Germany.

6.78 PLN
9.17 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 50.62 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 78.42 PLN (21.55 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Germany.

50.62 PLN
78.42 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.97 PLN (1.64 USD) in Germany and 5.85 PLN (1.61 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 2% lower in Portugal.

5.97 PLN
5.85 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.59 PLN (2.09 USD) in Germany and 5.93 PLN (1.63 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Portugal.

7.59 PLN
5.93 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.97 PLN (14.83 USD) in Germany and 43.73 PLN (12.02 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 19% lower in Portugal.

53.97 PLN
43.73 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.91 PLN (1.35 USD) in Germany and 4.01 PLN (1.1 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Portugal.

4.91 PLN
4.01 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.27 PLN (1.72 USD) in Germany and 7.25 PLN (1.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Germany.

6.27 PLN
7.25 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.64 PLN (2.65 USD) in Germany and 6.78 PLN (1.86 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Portugal.

9.64 PLN
6.78 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.42 PLN (2.04 USD) in Germany and 6.23 PLN (1.71 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 16% lower in Portugal.

7.42 PLN
6.23 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.86 PLN (3.26 USD) in Germany and 6.02 PLN (1.65 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Portugal.

11.86 PLN
6.02 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.95 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 44.58 PLN (12.25 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Portugal.

54.95 PLN
44.58 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.17 PLN (3.89 USD) in Germany and 9.3 PLN (2.56 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Portugal.

14.17 PLN
9.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in Germany and 2.86 PLN (0.79 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 28% lower in Portugal.

3.97 PLN
2.86 PLN

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Portugal - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.57 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Portugal.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 16.47 PLN (4.53 USD) in Germany and 7.98 PLN (2.19 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Portugal.

16.47 PLN
7.98 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.89 PLN (3.54 USD) in Germany and 7.42 PLN (2.04 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Portugal.

12.89 PLN
7.42 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 19.2 PLN (5.28 USD) in Germany and 10.67 PLN (2.93 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Portugal.

19.20 PLN
10.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.07 PLN (4.69 USD) in Germany and 12.8 PLN (3.52 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 25% lower in Portugal.

17.07 PLN
12.80 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 51.16 PLN (14.06 USD) in Germany and 34.13 PLN (9.38 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Portugal.

51.16 PLN
34.13 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 298.67 PLN (82.07 USD) in Germany and 192 PLN (52.76 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Portugal.

298.67 PLN
192.00 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 64 PLN (17.59 USD) in Germany and 42.67 PLN (11.72 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Portugal.

64.00 PLN
42.67 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.05 PLN (3.04 USD) in Germany and 5.08 PLN (1.4 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 54% lower in Portugal.

11.05 PLN
5.08 PLN

Fuel

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Germany vs. Portugal - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.05 times more for fuel in Germany than in Portugal.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.88 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 6.78 PLN (1.86 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Portugal.

6.88 PLN
6.78 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.19 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 7.28 PLN (2 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Germany.

7.19 PLN
7.28 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.49 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany and 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Portugal.

4.49 PLN
3.61 PLN

Transportation

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Germany vs. Portugal - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.73 times more for transportation in Germany than in Portugal.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 251.73 PLN (69.17 USD) in Germany and 170.67 PLN (46.9 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Portugal.

251.73 PLN
170.67 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.93 PLN (4.1 USD) in Germany and 8.53 PLN (2.34 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Portugal.

14.93 PLN
8.53 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 156.8 PLN (43.09 USD) in Germany and 64 PLN (17.59 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Portugal.

156.80 PLN
64.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 9.81 PLN (2.7 USD) in Germany and 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Portugal.

9.81 PLN
4.27 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.33 PLN (5.86 USD) in Germany and 14.93 PLN (4.1 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 30% lower in Portugal.

21.33 PLN
14.93 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Germany vs. Portugal - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 54.4 PLN (14.95 USD) in Germany and 32 PLN (8.79 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Portugal.

54.40 PLN
32.00 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 141.36 PLN (38.84 USD) in Germany and 163.84 PLN (45.02 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Germany.

141.36 PLN
163.84 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 104.19 PLN (28.63 USD) in Germany and 62.46 PLN (17.16 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Portugal.

104.19 PLN
62.46 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Portugal - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.43 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Portugal.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5360 PLN (1472.75 USD) in Germany and 3927 PLN (1078.97 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Portugal.

5 360 PLN
3 927 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 4004 PLN (1100.2 USD) in Germany and 3113 PLN (855.29 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Portugal.

4 004 PLN
3 113 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10082 PLN (2770.33 USD) in Germany and 6695 PLN (1839.76 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Portugal.

10 082 PLN
6 695 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7205 PLN (1979.97 USD) in Germany and 4950 PLN (1360.35 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Portugal.

7 205 PLN
4 950 PLN

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Portugal - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.09 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Portugal.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 31424 PLN (8635.09 USD) in Germany and 14658 PLN (4027.94 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Portugal.

31 424 PLN
14 658 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 22558 PLN (6198.64 USD) in Germany and 11135 PLN (3059.89 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Portugal.

22 558 PLN
11 135 PLN

Salary

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Germany vs. Portugal - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.91 times higher than in Portugal.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12893 PLN (3542.77 USD) in Germany and 4438 PLN (1219.41 USD) in Portugal. The average salary is 65.6% lower in Portugal.

12 893 PLN
4 438 PLN

Hotels

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Germany vs. Portugal - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

359 PLN
275 PLN

Two stars

353 PLN
267 PLN

Three stars

409 PLN
385 PLN

Four stars

480 PLN
555 PLN

Five stars

1 566 PLN
1 068 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Portugal: 20 cities, 842 hotels

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