France vs Portugal: Which Is Cheaper?

France — Paris
France
Portugal — Lisbon
Portugal
Quick answer: Portugal is cheaper than France for everyday living — about $1,964 versus $2,135 a month, roughly 8% less. On other factors, Portugal is safer and France has faster internet.

Portugal is the cheaper country overall — about 8% less than France, or roughly $1,964 versus $2,135 a month for a single person (population-weighted across 5 and 6 cities). A city-centre one-bedroom averages $1,346 in France against $1,480 in Portugal. Portugal rates higher on safety (84 vs 60/100). Internet is faster in France (346 vs 234 Mbps). Healthcare scores 77 vs 74/100, favouring France.

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