Portugal vs United States
United States is about 43% pricier than Portugal overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 57.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Portugal scores higher (94 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Portugal United States
Price level (US=100) 57.5 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $51,680 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $50,730 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Portugal United States
Housing & utilities 117 215
Food 119 117
Transport 134 116
Restaurants & hotels 94 142
Health 93 208
Communication 143 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Portugal United States
Quality-of-life score 94/100 91/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 5.8
Internet users 88% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Portugal more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 43% pricier than Portugal overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Portugal would cost roughly $174,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Portugal or United States?
Portugal scores higher, 94 vs 91 out of 100.
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