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Cost of Living & Prices:
Portugal vs. United States

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

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.07 times less for grocery shopping in Portugal than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.69 EUR (1.84 USD) in Portugal and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Portugal.

1.69 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in Portugal and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Portugal.

1.15 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.39 EUR (10.22 USD) in Portugal and 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Portugal.

9.39 EUR
19.29 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4 EUR (4.35 USD) in Portugal and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Portugal.

4.00 EUR
16.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.77 EUR (6.28 USD) in Portugal and 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Portugal.

5.77 EUR
16.01 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.06 EUR (5.51 USD) in Portugal and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Portugal.

5.06 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.08 EUR (1.17 USD) in Portugal and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Portugal.

1.08 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) for 12 eggs in Portugal and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Portugal.

2.20 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.85 EUR (2.01 USD) in Portugal and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Portugal.

1.85 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.81 EUR (21.55 USD) in Portugal and 22.97 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Portugal.

19.81 EUR
22.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.05 EUR (1.14 USD) in Portugal and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Portugal.

1.05 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.18 EUR (1.28 USD) in Portugal and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Portugal.

1.18 EUR
3.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.75 EUR (8.43 USD) in Portugal and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Portugal.

7.75 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.77 EUR (0.84 USD) in Portugal and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33% lower in Portugal.

0.77 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Portugal and 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Portugal.

1.17 EUR
3.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.33 EUR (1.45 USD) in Portugal and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Portugal.

1.33 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.05 EUR (1.14 USD) in Portugal and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Portugal.

1.05 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.1 EUR (1.2 USD) in Portugal and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Portugal.

1.10 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.26 EUR (12.25 USD) in Portugal and 8.25 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

11.26 EUR
8.25 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in Portugal and 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Portugal.

1.71 EUR
5.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Portugal and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Portugal.

0.57 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.38 times less for meals in restaurants in Portugal than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.46 EUR (1.59 USD) in Portugal and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Portugal.

1.46 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.4 EUR (1.52 USD) in Portugal and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Portugal.

1.40 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2 EUR (2.18 USD) in Portugal and 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Portugal.

2.00 EUR
7.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.05 EUR (2.23 USD) in Portugal and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Portugal.

2.05 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7 EUR (7.62 USD) in Portugal and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Portugal.

7.00 EUR
11.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 40 EUR (43.52 USD) in Portugal and 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Portugal.

40.00 EUR
91.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9 EUR (9.79 USD) in Portugal and 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Portugal.

9.00 EUR
22.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 EUR (1.11 USD) in Portugal and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Portugal.

1.02 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.78 times more for fuel in Portugal than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.62 EUR (1.76 USD) in Portugal and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in the United States.

1.62 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.68 EUR (1.83 USD) in Portugal and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

1.68 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.53 times less for transportation in Portugal than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 40 EUR (43.52 USD) in Portugal and 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Portugal.

40.00 EUR
118.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.7 EUR (1.85 USD) in Portugal and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Portugal.

1.70 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15 EUR (16.32 USD) in Portugal and 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Portugal.

15.00 EUR
27.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in Portugal and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Portugal.

0.80 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (3.81 USD) in Portugal and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Portugal.

3.50 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7 EUR (7.62 USD) in Portugal and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Portugal.

7.00 EUR
16.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.53 EUR (37.57 USD) in Portugal and 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Portugal.

34.53 EUR
90.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.75 EUR (12.78 USD) in Portugal and 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Portugal.

11.75 EUR
34.93 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.41 times less for renting an apartment in Portugal than in the United States.

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 755.66 EUR (822.13 USD) in Portugal and 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Portugal.

755.66 EUR
3 493 EUR

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 592.11 EUR (644.19 USD) in Portugal and 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Portugal.

592.11 EUR
2 188 EUR

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 1324 EUR (1440.53 USD) in Portugal and 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Portugal.

1 324 EUR
6 521 EUR

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 947.3 EUR (1030.63 USD) in Portugal and 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Portugal.

947.30 EUR
3 775 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.38 times less for buying an apartment in Portugal than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2935 EUR (3193.13 USD) in Portugal and 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Portugal.

2 935 EUR
13 124 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2012 EUR (2188.86 USD) in Portugal and 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Portugal.

2 012 EUR
8 525 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Portugal is 5.6 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 983.66 EUR (1070.18 USD) in Portugal and 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 82.2% lower in Portugal.

983.66 EUR
5 512 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

86.4 EUR
104 EUR

Two stars

78.1 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

106 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

164 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

318 EUR
506 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Portugal: 20 cities, 890 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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