🍜
$14.2
12.7 EUR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$2.76
2.48 EUR Cappuccino
🚌
$38.9
34.9 EUR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$675.7
606.4 EUR Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Portugal alone?
To live in Faro on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,236/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($676), weekday lunches out ($283), weekend casual meals ($75), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($83), a monthly transit pass ($39), and a few taxi rides ($80). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Portugal for two?
2 persons
$1,989
≈ €1,785
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,989 ≈ €1,785/month — a proper apartment ($868), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Portugal?
With a child, the total comes to around $2,224 ≈ €1,996/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
EUR €
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$14.2
12.7 EUR
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.43
8.46 EUR
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.02
3.61 EUR
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.04
0.93 EUR
🥚
Eggs (12)
$3.94
3.54 EUR
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$2.36
2.12 EUR
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.75
5.16 EUR
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.08
1.87 EUR
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.49
1.34 EUR
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.10
0.99 EUR
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$8.25
7.40 EUR
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.29
2.06 EUR
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.16
1.04 EUR
Item
USD $
EUR €
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,221
1,095 EUR
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$867.9
778.9 EUR
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$103.8
93.1 EUR
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$836.1
750.3 EUR
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$675.7
606.4 EUR
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$68.4
61.4 EUR
📶
Internet (monthly)
$33
29.6 EUR
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$452.8
406.4 EUR
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$126.2
113.2 EUR
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$8.25
7.40 EUR
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$11.8
10.6 EUR
Item
USD $
EUR €
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$89.6
80.4 EUR
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$33
29.6 EUR
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$77.8
69.8 EUR
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$80.2
72 EUR
Item
USD $
EUR €
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$32,590
29,247 EUR
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$2.13
1.91 EUR
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$38.9
34.9 EUR
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$20.1
18 EUR
Item
USD $
EUR €
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.33
3.89 EUR
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$7.08
6.35 EUR
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$70.8
63.5 EUR
Item
USD $
EUR €
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.69
4.21 EUR
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.70
3.32 EUR
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.81
4.32 EUR
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.63
1.46 EUR
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.79
1.61 EUR
💇
Men's Haircut
$14.2
12.7 EUR
Item
USD $
EUR €
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$38.9
34.9 EUR
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$15.3
13.8 EUR
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$51.9
46.6 EUR
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$54.3
48.7 EUR
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$9.43
8.46 EUR
☕
Cappuccino
$2.76
2.48 EUR
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.15
1.93 EUR
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$574.3
515.4 EUR
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.25
0.22 EUR
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$43.6
39.2 EUR
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$6.33
5.68 EUR