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Compare detailed cost breakdowns across countries — rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, and healthcare. Pick two or three countries to see how much you could save.
Rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities, internet, and healthcare — the main expense categories for expats. Each category is shown as a monthly estimate relative to US baselines.
Our indices combine Numbeo, World Bank, and official government statistics, normalized to US baselines. Data is refreshed quarterly to reflect current pricing trends.
Yes! Click "Add country" to compare up to three countries side by side. This makes it easy to weigh multiple relocation options at once.
| Category | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $1,500~US | $750-50% |
| Groceries | $600~US | $330-45% |
| Dining Out | $400~US | $180-55% |
| Transport | $200~US | $80-60% |
| Utilities | $180~US | $108-40% |
| Internet | $70~US | $39-44% |
| Healthcare | $250~US | $75-70% |
| Monthly Total | $3,200 | $1,562 |
Estimates based on single person, moderate lifestyle. Actual costs vary by city and personal spending.