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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 1.79 times less for grocery shopping in Portugal than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.93 EUR (2.24 USD) in Portugal and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Portugal.

1.93 EUR
6.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.27 EUR (1.47 USD) in Portugal and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Portugal.

1.27 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.59 EUR (14.6 USD) in Portugal and 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Portugal.

12.59 EUR
17.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.99 EUR (5.79 USD) in Portugal and 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Portugal.

4.99 EUR
15.53 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.66 EUR (7.72 USD) in Portugal and 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in Portugal.

6.66 EUR
13.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.5 EUR (6.38 USD) in Portugal and 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Portugal.

5.50 EUR
16.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.11 EUR (1.29 USD) in Portugal and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Portugal.

1.11 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.69 EUR (3.12 USD) for 12 eggs in Portugal and 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Portugal.

2.69 EUR
6.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in Portugal and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Portugal.

2.15 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.59 EUR (21.55 USD) in Portugal and 21.56 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Portugal.

18.59 EUR
21.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in Portugal and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Portugal.

1.37 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in Portugal and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Portugal.

1.39 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.25 EUR (11.88 USD) in Portugal and 14.8 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Portugal.

10.25 EUR
14.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Portugal and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Portugal.

0.94 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.7 EUR (1.97 USD) in Portugal and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Portugal.

1.70 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.59 EUR (1.84 USD) in Portugal and 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Portugal.

1.59 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in Portugal and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Portugal.

1.46 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.41 EUR (1.63 USD) in Portugal and 7.13 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Portugal.

1.41 EUR
7.13 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 10.57 EUR (12.25 USD) in Portugal and 7.75 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

10.57 EUR
7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.18 EUR (2.53 USD) in Portugal and 5.49 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Portugal.

2.18 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Portugal and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Portugal.

0.67 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.47 times less for meals in restaurants in Portugal than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in Portugal and 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Portugal.

1.87 EUR
5.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.74 EUR (2.02 USD) in Portugal and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Portugal.

1.74 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in Portugal and 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Portugal.

2.50 EUR
6.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3 EUR (3.48 USD) in Portugal and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Portugal.

3.00 EUR
10.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 EUR (9.27 USD) in Portugal and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Portugal.

8.00 EUR
10.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45 EUR (52.17 USD) in Portugal and 120.76 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Portugal.

45.00 EUR
120.76 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10 EUR (11.59 USD) in Portugal and 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Portugal.

10.00 EUR
22.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.19 EUR (1.38 USD) in Portugal and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Portugal.

1.19 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.02 times more for fuel in Portugal than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in Portugal and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

1.61 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in Portugal and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in the United States.

1.73 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

0.86 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.58 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 (46.37 USD) in Portugal and 113.86 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Portugal.

40.00 EUR
113.86 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.32 USD) in Portugal and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Portugal.

2.00 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15 EUR (17.39 USD) in Portugal and 36.23 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Portugal.

15.00 EUR
36.23 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Portugal and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Portugal.

1.00 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (4.06 USD) in Portugal and 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Portugal.

3.50 EUR
4.30 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 7.5 EUR (8.7 USD) in Portugal and 17.25 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Portugal.

7.50 EUR
17.25 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.4 EUR (44.52 USD) in Portugal and 136.08 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Portugal.

38.40 EUR
136.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.64 EUR (16.97 USD) in Portugal and 56.07 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Portugal.

14.64 EUR
56.07 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.95 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 920.27 EUR (1066.92 USD) in Portugal and 3500 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Portugal.

920.27 EUR
3 500 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 729.49 EUR (845.74 USD) in Portugal and 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Portugal.

729.49 EUR
2 194 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 1569 EUR (1819.21 USD) in Portugal and 7091 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Portugal.

1 569 EUR
7 091 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 1160 EUR (1345.15 USD) in Portugal and 4508 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Portugal.

1 160 EUR
4 508 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.21 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 3435 EUR (3982.95 USD) in Portugal and 14970 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Portugal.

3 435 EUR
14 970 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 2610 EUR (3025.72 USD) in Portugal and 10502 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Portugal.

2 610 EUR
10 502 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Portugal vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Portugal is 4.27 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1040 EUR (1205.79 USD) in Portugal and 4438 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 76.6% lower in Portugal.

1 040 EUR
4 438 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

65.1 EUR
89.5 EUR

Two stars

63.2 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

91.2 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

132 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

253 EUR
518 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Portugal: 20 cities, 842 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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