Here you will learn about prices in Portugal. I tried to collect the most recent and complete information. I hope that you will find new and interesting information here.
All prices are in Euro. You can find out the current euro exchange rate in the internet.
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Prices in cities of Portugal
Portugal is not the most expensive country in Europe. Nowadays the living wage in Portugal is about 500 euros per month.The most expensive city in Portugal in terms of cost of living is Lisbon.
The minimum cost of a taxi in Lisbon during the day is 3.25 euros, at night — 3.90 euros.
Prices for public transport in Lisbon are shown in the table below. In other cities, they are lower. If you want to save money, buy a transport card.
| City buses (Carris company) | 2 |
| Trams (Carris company) | 3 |
| Elevator Bica, Glória, Lavra (2 rides) | 3.80 |
| Elevator Santa Justa (2 rides) | 5.30 |
Food prices
Food prices are approximately the same across the country. In large cities, it is easier to find the goods you need, as there are more stores.
Below are the average prices in euros for food in Portugal.
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.50 |
| Chicken eggs (6 pieces) | 0.70 |
| Olive oil (1 liter) | 3.50 |
| Rice (1 kg.) | 0.60 |
| Flour (1 kg.) | 0.35 |
| Sugar (1 kg.) | 1 |
| Veal (1 kg.) | 9 |
| Pork (1 kg.) | 7 |
| Chicken (1 kg.) | 2 |
| Cheese (1 kg.) | 11 |
| Carrots (1 kg.) | 1 |
| Potatoes (1 kg.) | 0.35 |
| Oranges (1 kg.) | 1.20 |
| Shrimps (1 kg.) | 8 |
| A bottle of water (1.5 liter) | 0.50 |
Rent and utilities
An apartment in Portugal can be rented for a long term from 300 euros per month.
For the rent, you will have to pay an average of 150 euros per month.
A room in a Lisbon hotel will cost from 20 euros per day. In summer, prices are much higher.
What to bring from Portugal
Portugal has a lot of unusual and interesting things. You can bring a lot of things from this country. Both for yourself and as a gift.
1. Good leather goods. Including: leather shoes, wallets, bags, suitcases.
2. Cork products. There are even specialty stores such as «Pelcor» and «Cork & Co».
3. Azulejo. These tiles can even be found at flea markets.
4. Handmade ceramics. A medium plate costs an average of 15 euros.
5. Bacalhau. If you don’t know, this is a salted dried cod carcass.
6. Olives and olive oil. The prices are not high.
7. Coffee. There are many good varieties on sale in Portugal.
8. Jamon. It is no worse than Spanish.
9. Clothes and shoes. From expensive men’s shoes I can recommend «Carlos Santos» (costs from 250 euros and more).