Some people say that European living standards are high, prices are high, and costs are too high. Is it true?
In fact, many European countries have different consumption levels. There is such a country that not only has beautiful scenery and has been awarded the "Best Tourist Destination in Europe" for many years in a row, it is also one of the countries with the highest purchasing power of the euro in the euro zone, that is, the cheapest price level.
This country is Portugal!
The “British Guardian” conducted a survey of “100 Euros Purchasing Power” based on Eurostat data. The results showed that Portugal is one of the countries with the highest purchasing power of the Euro in the Eurozone, that is, the cheapest price level.
# According to the statistics #
The cost of living in Portugal is the cheapest among the Schengen countries. 100 Euros spent in Portugal is equivalent to the same products that can be purchased in Germany for 122 Euros. This shows that the purchasing power of 100 Euros in Portugal is equivalent to 122 Euros in Germany.
Portugal ranks first in the ranking of the most suitable countries for retirement and retirement published by the American "International Living" magazine in 2020.
Why is Portugal the most suitable destination for retirement in the world? Of course, it is inseparable from its suitable climate, beautiful natural environment, and low-cost lifestyle~
What is the cost of living in Portugal? Let Xiaoxing reveal the secret for everyone today!
eat
The topic of supermarket shopping largely depends on everyone's consumption level and living habits. If you only need to meet the basic needs and don't need too many luxuries, you will probably spend about 30 euros a week. Fortunately, food in Portugal is very cheap. If you are a foodie in Portugal, 200 euros a month will be enough.
Put on
In terms of dressing, the Portuguese basically have no pursuit of famous brands, unless it is a formal occasion, they are generally comfortable to wear, and simpler is enough.
Such clothes are very cheap. For example, jeans 20-30 Euros are very common, shirts and short sleeves 10-20 Euros are also many, and shoes are almost at this price. Many of them are made in China.
live
In the cost of living, the biggest expenditure may be rent. For example, the average price of a one-bedroom apartment in Lisbon is 600 to 1,200 euros, while in Porto, the rent for the same area is about 400 to 700 euros.
In other cities, such as Braga or Coimbra, including the suburbs of Lisbon or Porto, rent is much cheaper, about 250 to 600 Euros per month. But wages will also be lower.
In addition to rent, living in Portugal also involves basic living expenses such as gas bills, water bills, and the Internet, with an average of 90 euros per person per month.
Row
In terms of public transportation, the cost of buying a ticket on buses in the capital is about 1.8 euros, a tram is 2.8 euros, and an unlimited day ticket is 6 euros.
Taxi prices are different in different places. Generally, the starting price is around 2.5 Euros and the price per kilometer is around 1.5 Euros.
If you buy a car, the price is lower than the domestic price, but the insurance and maintenance fees are much more expensive.
Play
In your free time, the cost of watching a movie is about 5.5-8.5 Euros, and a family of three ball game packages only cost 35 Euros.
Of course, with Portuguese status, roaming Europe has become very simple. A discounted ticket generally only costs about 20 euros.
Finally, many people may be concerned about the local cost of living so close to the people, what about the income?
In the local area, the average monthly salary ranges from 1500-3000 Euros, or even higher, depending on many factors such as work experience, job position, language ability and so on.
To do a simple calculation, if the income level is taken as the median, a family of three earns about 4,000 Euros per month (married couple: 2,000 Euros/month/person), and the living expenses are about 700 Euros/month. The same quality of life may be in the first-tier cities in China. , It needs tens of thousands of yuan.
Therefore, there is not much pressure to live in Portugal, people have more time and energy to enjoy life!
In the "2021 Expat Insider" report released by InterNations, the world's largest social group for expatriates, Portugal rose from 16th in 2020 to 5th in the 2021 ranking! It shows that Portugal is one of the most suitable countries for foreigners to live in.
At present, less than two months have passed since the implementation of the new policy for the golden residence visa in Portugal, when the Portuguese house-buying immigration and fund immigration projects will undergo major changes. If you have intentions in this regard, be sure to seize the last short prime time!
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