Cost of living in Portugal — 2015

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expat.comYour favourite team22 January 2015 10:52:18

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Hi all,

We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Portugal in 2015, with an updated price listing.

Don't forget to mention in which city of Portugal you are living in.

How much does it cost to live in Portugal?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.)

> food prices (your monthly budget)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> education prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> price for a coffee or a drink

> price for cinema tickets

Do not hesitate to add items to this list!

Thank you in advance for your participation.

gingineMember09 February 2015 11:29:28

Ola to all young students
I live in Lisbon, basically from India
Cost for a single apartment to share with 3 or more others = 170 to 300 euros
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.)
monthly pass for metro, buses = 37 euros
or each trip around 1.5

> food prices (your monthly budget)
100-200

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> education prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)
> common bills (Internet, television, telephone)
30-40...generally included in the rents
mobile phone =7-10
> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant
5-15
> price for a coffee or a drink
0.5 to 1 euro for beer, same for coffee
> price for cinema tickets
4-6 euros

ShaaziaViP10 February 2015 07:43:17

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Thank you for sharing this information, gingine. It will be helpful for the other members.

Shaazia
Expat.com Team

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