How Much Does It REALLY Cost to Live in Portugal? Rent, Groceries, Healthcare & More

How much does it really cost to live in Portugal in 2025? Whether you’re a solo expat, a couple, or moving with a family, this video breaks down real monthly expenses shared by foreigners currently living in Portugal.

If you're thinking of moving to Portugal, retiring here, or just curious how others are managing their budgets—this video gives you the clearest, most current picture of what to expect in terms of living costs.

Inside, you’ll find honest and detailed costs:
🏠 Rent and housing prices (apartments, family homes, rising rental trends)
🛒 Grocery costs including meat, vegetables, milk, wine, coffee, cheese, chocolate & more
🍽️ Dining out, takeaway meals, café culture, and how much it really adds up
🚗 Transport expenses: fuel, public transit passes, and car ownership costs
🐶 Pet expenses: food, insurance, grooming, and vet costs
📱 Mobile & internet plans, including what's available and what people are actually paying
🔌 Utilities like electricity, water, and heating
🩺 Healthcare and insurance: public vs. private, monthly premiums, rising costs, and what’s covered
🧾 Overall monthly budgets from singles to families, including all expenses combined

These aren’t theoretical estimates—these are real-world costs from expats sharing what they actually spend living and working in Portugal in 2025.

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:32 General grocery prices: Meat & vegetables
04:48 General drink prices: Wine, beer, milk, coffee, soda
08:25 General grocery prices: Eggs, cheese, chocolate, pizza & oil
12:50 Debby in Coimbra: Housing & utility costs
15:08 Sarah in Cascais/Lisbon: Housing & utility costs
17:00 James in Estoril: Housing & utility costs
21:30 Astrid: Family expenses
24:30 Mobile network prices & deals
28:00 Carl: Family utility costs
28:50 Rental price increases
30:15 Debby: Groceries, dining out + pet food
32:40 Sarah: Groceries & dining out
35:35 James: Groceries & dining out
37:25 Astrid: Groceries & dining out for a family
38:45 Debby: Transport expenses
41:06 Sarah: Transport expenses
43:25 James: Transport expenses
45:00 Astrid: Transport costs for a family
47:05 Carl: Transport costs
48:10 Debby: Health & pet insurance
50:40 Debby: Hairdresser & dog groomer + total monthly cost for everything
53:15 Sarah: Healthcare
55:09 James: Healthcare & insurance cost increase
58:55 Astrid: Healthcare costs for a family

Whether you're researching for a future move or just interested in how foreigners are budgeting life abroad, this video is packed with helpful, realistic insights into:
Living in Portugal as a foreigner
Cost of living in Portugal in 2025
Budgeting tips for expats and digital nomads
Portugal lifestyle costs compared to the US, UK, Canada, and beyond
Managing finances as a single person, couple, or family in Portugal

💬 Have your own experience or questions about life in Portugal? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear from you!

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Thank you to our friends and members, James, Debby and Sarah for sharing their monthly expenses. Join our friendly, knowledgable and supportive community www.expatsportugal.com

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