Travel budget in Portugal
Portugal: calculate your travel budget
Portugal: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Portugal for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 65 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 8.6 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1497*(1400€)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 108 for 2 ppl.
- $ 27 per person
- $ 13 per person
- $ 8.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 2837*(2646€)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 136 for 2 ppl.
- $ 41 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 17 per person
Total budget:
$ 4023*(3738€)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Portugal in 2024
Cost of living: Portugal VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Portugal in 2024 is 23% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
RestaurantHotel
FoodTransport
Leisure activitiesShopping
Plane ticket
Cost of living in Portugal by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Portugal compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Portugal | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Albufeira | 28% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Albufeira |
| Lisbon | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Lisbon |
| Ponta Delgada | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ponta Delgada |
| Peniche | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Peniche |
| Faro (Algarve) | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Faro (Algarve) |
| Cascais | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cascais |
| Funchal | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Funchal |
| Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) |
| Porto | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Porto |
| Aveiro | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Aveiro |
| Viana do Castelo | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Viana do Castelo |
| Coimbra | 10% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Coimbra |
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Local prices in Portugal by expense type
Portugal: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Portugal costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 7.5 to $ 17)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 17 to $ 38)
42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
$ 8.6/person
($ 7.5 to $ 10)
17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)
55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 4.3)
38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)
63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
$ 1.7/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2
Portugal: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Portugal costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 41 to $ 409)
28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 135
2-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 45 to $ 284)
37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
3-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 57 to $ 492)
37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
4-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 78 to $ 397)
50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291
5-star hotel
$ 220/night
($ 130 to $ 471)
57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 520
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 86/month
($ 44 to $ 268)
39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141
Room with kitchen
$ 173/month
($ 69 to $ 506)
14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 155/month
($ 65 to $ 527)
17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187
Cottage or guest house
$ 128/month
($ 69 to $ 304)
43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
$ 225/month
($ 105 to $ 610)
19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Portugal: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Portugal costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)
5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)
58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)
20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
$ 7.3/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 10)
39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)
59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)
50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)
48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.3 to $ 1.8)
65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2
Portugal: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Portugal is 23% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)
13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)
99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.8
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)
1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 8.6 to $ 467)
80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32
Portugal: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Portugal costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 8.1/ticket
($ 6.5 to $ 11)
42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 7.5 to $ 22)
43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24
Portugal: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Portugal costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 5.7/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 6.5)
42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
$ 81
($ 27 to $ 130)
53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 17 to $ 54)
23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45
Plane ticket budget
New York City → Lisbon
$ 717
(fair price: $ 597)
New York City → Porto
$ 727
(fair price: $ 578)
Montreal → Lisbon
$ 732
(fair price: $ 621)
Toronto → Lisbon
$ 699
(fair price: $ 585)
Chicago → Lisbon
$ 741
(fair price: $ 620)
London → Faro (Algarve)
$ 87
(fair price: $ 68)
London → Funchal
$ 137
(fair price: $ 96)
Manchester → Funchal
$ 177
(fair price: $ 127)
London → Ponta Delgada
$ 197
(fair price: $ 166)
Dublin → Funchal
$ 169
(fair price: $ 138)
Toronto → Ponta Delgada
$ 704
(fair price: $ 591)
Edinburgh → Funchal
$ 257
(fair price: $ 205)
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About the information on the cost of living in Portugal
The information about the cost of living in Portugal shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Portugal updated on 17-02-2024.
