Eating Out
If we consider the prices of restaurants in the largest and most touristy cities, they are higher than in the rest of the country.
Another aspect that will affect the price is the type of restaurant. According to Numbeo, an economical lunch meal costs around €10, while dinner for two in average restaurant costs around €40. Of course, these are average values, so it is possible to eat at a lower or higher cost, depending on the aspects mentioned above.
Utility Costs
There are also other aspects that influence the cost of living: household bills. In general, they do not vary much from one city to another, with the exception of water, which is municipally administered.
Light and Gas
In Portugal, you can choose a company that supplies electricity according to the prices charged. Thus, costs can vary greatly from one company to another. Most electricity providers also supply gas, so it is possible to get both services together, which will lessen the cost.
Thus, the average value of the two accounts is €80, and this value varies according to the time of year, considering that consumption is higher in winter. In addition, the size of the house and the number of residents can also increase the amount of the bill.
Water
The average water bill is €22 for a couple. Although this varies on the household size, it wouldn’t exceed €30.
TV, Telephone, and Internet
In Portugal, there are three main communication companies: Vodafone, Meo, and Nos. In the interior of the country, there is also Nowo. Prices are almost the same, so you can make your decision based on the availability of fiber optics in the area where you want to live.
A basic subscription costs €36, but for a little more money, you may get more comprehensive packages.
Transportation
While you are living in Portugal, you don’t have to worry about transportation cost. Public transport in Portugal is good with relatively low costs. A monthly pass costs around €40 in Lisbon and Porto. A monthly pass in the Algarve region is around €30.
One way bus tickets start from €2 and can go up to €2.25.
Health Care Costs
In Portugal, every time you go to the doctor or take tests, you will be charged a fee. These costs are relatively low, though. For example, a consultation with a specialist doctor costs €7. But if you need to go to the emergency room at the hospital, the value is around €18.
