Travel budget and cost of living in Portugal how much does a trip cost?
Are you planning to go to Portugal and need to budget for your trip? On this page you can see sample prices. This enables you to get to grips with actual prices and the cost of living in Portugal. Then, why not use our free tool to calculate your Portugal travel budget.
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:
- $ 71 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 8.7 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1589* (1470 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 122 for 2 ppl.
- $ 27 per person
- $ 13 per person
- $ 8.2 per person
Total budget:
$ 3043* (2800 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 149 for 2 ppl.
- $ 42 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 17 per person
Total budget:
$ 4227* (3892 €)
* 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 26% 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:
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 |
---|---|---|
Evora | 14% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Evora |
Lisbon | 9% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Lisbon |
Ponta Delgada | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ponta Delgada |
Cascais | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cascais |
Aveiro | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Aveiro |
Faro (Algarve) | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Faro (Algarve) |
Porto | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Porto |
Funchal | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Funchal |
Viana do Castelo | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Viana do Castelo |
Albufeira | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Albufeira |
Coimbra | 9% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Coimbra |
Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) | 11% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) |
Local prices in Portugal by expense type
Portugal: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 8.2 to $ 17)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 17 to $ 39)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.6 to $ 11)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.4)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.8)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Portugal: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 483)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 44 to $ 382)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 48 to $ 667)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 70 to $ 537)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 104 to $ 631)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 42 to $ 390)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 49 to $ 641)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 53 to $ 729)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 59 to $ 413)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 72 to $ 810)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Portugal: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 3.9)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.8 to $ 10)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Portugal: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)
94% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 5.4)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 16 to $ 77)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Portugal: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.1 to $ 11)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.6 to $ 22)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Portugal: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 6.5)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 131)
56% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 55)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![New York City → Lisbon](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/lisbonne_486.jpg)
(fair price: $ 690)
![New York City → Porto](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-porto.jpg)
(fair price: $ 644)
![Toronto → Lisbon](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/lisbonne_486.jpg)
(fair price: $ 617)
![Montreal → Lisbon](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/lisbonne_486.jpg)
(fair price: $ 653)
![Los Angeles → Lisbon](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/lisbonne_486.jpg)
(fair price: $ 764)
![Chicago → Lisbon](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/lisbonne_486.jpg)
(fair price: $ 710)
![London → Funchal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/funchal_695.jpg)
(fair price: $ 117)
![New York City → Ponta Delgada](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ponta-delgada_766.jpg)
(fair price: $ 604)
![London → Ponta Delgada](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ponta-delgada_766.jpg)
(fair price: $ 187)
![Edinburgh → Funchal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/funchal_695.jpg)
(fair price: $ 211)
![Manchester → Funchal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/funchal_695.jpg)
(fair price: $ 163)
![Toronto → Ponta Delgada](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ponta-delgada_766.jpg)
(fair price: $ 618)
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 20-07-2024.
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