VanBasket Portugal

Food Prices in Portugal — September 2026

Updated: 1 September 2026

Current Index

117.8

vs World Average

+17.8%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 6 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.15

-35% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$3.57

+4% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$5.19

-12% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.96

-13% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

open receipts 3 prices · updated 30 Aug

$1.04
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

open receipts 6 prices · updated 5 Sep

$10.44
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$40.34

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Muesli Crunchy Chocolate

Continente · 500 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 10 Sep

2.65 €
Fermento de Padeiro em pó

Condi · 44 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 10 Sep

1.79 €
Farinha de trigo tipo 65 sem fermento

Pérola · 1 kg

Pingo Doce, Porto 10 Sep

0.69 €
Sabor a Receita Camponesa

Continente · 175 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 5 Sep

1.19 €
Queijo Emmental

Continente, SONAE · 150 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 5 Sep

1.69 €
Ovos frescos de galinhas criadas no solo M cat. A

Continente · 12 uni

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 4 Sep

2.99 €
Leite UHT meio-gordo Açores

1 L

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 4 Sep

0.87 €
Leite Magro mimosa

Mimosa · 1 l

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 4 Sep deal

0.9 €
Esparguete

Continente

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 4 Sep

0.99 €
Fusilli Tricolor

Continente · 500 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 4 Sep deal

0.59 €
Queso Gouda - Hacendado

Koninklijke A-ware Food Group B.V. · 300 g

Mercadona, Santa Maria da Feira 24 Aug

2.15 €
Zumo naranja 100% exprimido con pulpa

MERCADONA · 1 L

Mercadona, Santa Maria da Feira 24 Aug

1.85 €
Nachos Tex-Mex

Hacendado · 150g

Mercadona, Santa Maria da Feira 24 Aug

1 €
Receita Original Fatias de Queijo Curado

Castelões · 200 g

Pingo Doce, Porto 30 Aug deal

1.99 €
Linguiça de porco inteira

Stec · 180 g

Pingo Doce, Porto 30 Aug deal

1.85 €
Pão de Forma Branco

Pingo Doce · 600 g

Pingo Doce, Porto 30 Aug

1.09 €
Pickles em Vinagre

Continente · 200 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 13 Aug

1.09 €
Manteiga dos Açores

Continente · 250 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 13 Aug

1.99 €
Iogurte zero% mix sabores

Continente · 1 kg

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 13 Aug

1.45 €
Queijo Açoriano

Milhafre dos Açores · 200 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 13 Aug deal

2.19 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Portugal is 17.8% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $353 per month (vs $300 world average).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Portugal

Portugal

117.8

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Cyprus 118 +18%

United States 117.5 +17.5%

Greece 116 +16%

Oman 120 +20%

Spain 115.5 +15.5%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Portugal?

Yes, food in Portugal is above average. The VanBasket Index is 117.8 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 17.8% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Portugal per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Portugal you can expect to spend around $353. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 117.8 (world = 100).

How does Portugal compare to similar countries?

Portugal has a VanBasket Index of 117.8. Similar or nearby countries: Cyprus, United States, Greece.

How often is the food price data for Portugal updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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