Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Portugal, simply select your home currency and see the difference!
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The cost of living in Portugal for an average student is heavily dependent on their location in the country and their personal lifestyle or habits. Here is a general overview of what it may cost you to reside in this modern and developed country.
Accommodation:
The price for a one-bedroom student apartment in the city center of major cities like Lisbon can range from €400 to €800 depending on the area and how new the apartment is. The price of a room in a shared house typically ranges from €150 to €300 per individual.
In Portugal, major cities have higher prices for accommodation than smaller cities or the countryside. Student residencies and private dormitories are available for many students and typically costs around €700 to €1,500 per semester.
Tip; Also in Portugal, some apartments are rented with very minimal furniture or household amenities, students must consider this factor before choosing a suitable option
Also, houses outskirts of the city center are considerably cheaper, but students must consider the cost of the commute to school or the distance it is to their respective institutions.
Also, the search for housing is very tedious so please students can start searching early and also employ RocApply’s services to assist with all their accommodation needs as early as they can.
Utilities
Portugal’s electricity is one of the most expensive in Europe, but not to worry there are cheaper services for students. Two major gas/electricity providers in Portugal are Edp and Galp. Edp is slightly cheaper and more popular among many residents in Portugal.
Gas comes as a part of the electricity bill and costs about 15% to 20% of the total bill. The cost of heating is also part of the gas prices and are very favorable even in winter months.
Water is very reasonably priced and costs between €10 to €20 per month. Other facilities like TV and the Internet are fairly priced. The Internet costs about €24 per month and local Television is free, however cable tv costs between €15 to €20 per monthly subscription.
Tip: Telephone carriers like MEO or Vodaphone are very economical and they provide really good services.
Insurance
Tip: the best insurance company in Portugal is ‘Fidelidade’ they cover different types of insurance from medical to car and health insurance.
Transportation
Portugal has a wide range of very effective means of commute; from buses to trains to trams, taxis and metros. The prices for a typical commute on a bus, tram or metro cost €1.50 to €3.50 depending on the distance. Students can travel for discount prices if they purchase monthly bus cards that cost a reduced amount of €20 per month and the cards are reusable for a one year period.
Taxis are fairly inexpensive but can cost a lot on some peak hours of the day. Ridesharing apps like Uber, Bolt, Kapten, Cabify and My Taxi are very popular in major cities across the country. These apps are also very popular among students because of their ease of use and very friendly rates
Tip: Kapten is presently the newest and cheapest in the country and they offer several student promos as well.
Feeding
Food costs are relatively cheap in Portugal thanks to its thriving agricultural sector. When grocery shopping, one can find that fruits and vegetable prices range from €0.5 to €3.0 per one kilo of fruits like avocado, lemons, bananas, and apples. A bottle of wine is fairly priced as it costs everything from €2 to €17 depending on the brand.
A packet of pasta cost less than €1and one rice costs only €1.50 per kilograms. Eating out is also very popular amongst residents of the country, a typical lunch meal or dining out experience can set you back €15 per individual. International fast-food chains, restaurants and coffee houses all have branches littered around Portugal.