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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

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United States vs. Portugal - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.01 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Portugal.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (1.93 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 67% lower in Portugal.

5.12 EUR
1.69 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Portugal.

2.10 EUR
1.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.39 EUR (10.71 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 49% lower in Portugal.

18.41 EUR
9.39 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.56 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Portugal.

15.79 EUR
4.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.77 EUR (6.58 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Portugal.

15.28 EUR
5.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.06 EUR (5.77 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Portugal.

14.03 EUR
5.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.23 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Portugal.

2.82 EUR
1.08 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.2 EUR (2.51 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Portugal.

4.16 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.11 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Portugal.

3.45 EUR
1.85 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.92 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 18.9 EUR (21.55 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Portugal.

21.92 EUR
18.90 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Portugal.

2.49 EUR
1.05 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.35 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Portugal.

3.75 EUR
1.18 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.75 EUR (8.84 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Portugal.

14.66 EUR
7.75 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.88 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 30% lower in Portugal.

1.10 EUR
0.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Portugal.

3.42 EUR
1.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.52 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Portugal.

4.68 EUR
1.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Portugal.

3.74 EUR
1.05 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Portugal.

7.21 EUR
1.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.88 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 10.75 EUR (12.25 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

7.88 EUR
10.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (1.95 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Portugal.

5.48 EUR
1.71 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 74% lower in Portugal.

2.19 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Portugal - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.27 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Portugal.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.66 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Portugal.

4.58 EUR
1.46 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.6 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Portugal.

2.46 EUR
1.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.28 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Portugal.

7.02 EUR
2.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.34 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Portugal.

8.77 EUR
2.05 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (7.98 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Portugal.

10.53 EUR
7.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 40 EUR (45.6 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Portugal.

87.72 EUR
40.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.93 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 9 EUR (10.26 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59% lower in Portugal.

21.93 EUR
9.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Portugal.

1.93 EUR
1.02 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Portugal - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.9 times less for fuel in the United States than in Portugal.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.50 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.84 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 50% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.62 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.87 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Portugal - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.42 times more for transportation in the United States than in Portugal.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.15 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 40 EUR (45.6 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Portugal.

113.15 EUR
40.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.94 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Portugal.

2.41 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.1 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 43% lower in Portugal.

26.31 EUR
15.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.91 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Portugal.

1.63 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (3.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Portugal.

3.95 EUR
3.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (7.98 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Portugal.

15.79 EUR
7.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.19 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 34.53 EUR (39.37 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Portugal.

86.19 EUR
34.53 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.33 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 11.75 EUR (13.4 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Portugal.

33.33 EUR
11.75 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Portugal - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.21 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3334 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 755.66 EUR (861.49 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Portugal.

3 334 EUR
755.66 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 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 592.11 EUR (675.03 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Portugal.

2 088 EUR
592.11 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 6223 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1324 EUR (1509.49 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Portugal.

6 223 EUR
1 324 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 3603 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 947.3 EUR (1079.97 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Portugal.

3 603 EUR
947.30 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Portugal - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.18 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 12524 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2935 EUR (3346.01 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Portugal.

12 524 EUR
2 935 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 8136 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2012 EUR (2293.65 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Portugal.

8 136 EUR
2 012 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Portugal - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.35 times higher than in Portugal.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5260 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 983.66 EUR (1121.42 USD) in Portugal. The average salary is 81.3% lower in Portugal.

5 260 EUR
983.66 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

91 EUR
66.2 EUR

Two stars

128 EUR
64.3 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
92.8 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
134 EUR

Five stars

527 EUR
257 EUR

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

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