VanBasket Portugal

Food Prices in Portugal — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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 28 Jul

$1.05
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

open receipts 4 prices · updated 7 Aug

$7.07
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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Protein Quark-Creme Erdbeer

Milbona, Lidl · 500 g

Lidl, Santa Maria da Feira 7 Aug

1.99 €
Budino Proteico Cioccolato XXL

Milbona · 400 g

Lidl, Santa Maria da Feira 7 Aug

1.49 €
High protein vanilla pudding

Milbona · 400 g

Lidl, Santa Maria da Feira 7 Aug

1.49 €
Green Peas

Amanhecer, Évora 1 Aug

1.19 €
Queijo para Grelhar

BBQ · 280g

Aldi, Águas Santas 5 Aug deal

1.67 €
Lagartos

Confeitaria Carlos Gonçalves · 750 g

Pingo Doce, Porto 28 Jul

2.49 €
Pão de Forma Branco

Pingo Doce · 600 g

Pingo Doce, Porto 28 Jul

1.09 €
Pimentos grelhados agridoces

Aldi, All Seasons · 310 g

Aldi, Santa Maria da Feira 15 Jul

1.99 €
Filetes de arenque

Aldi, Almare · 200 g

Aldi, Santa Maria da Feira 15 Jul

1.59 €
Café soluble descafeinado

Aldi, Barissimo, Kena · 200 g

Aldi, Santa Maria da Feira 15 Jul

5.79 €
Raisin & Nut Muesli Wholegrain

Golden Harvest

Aldi, Santa Maria da Feira 15 Jul

3.49 €
Cachupa com arroz pré cozinhado refrigerado

Continente

Continente, Guia 17 Apr

3.99 €
Queijo Brie

Continente, SONAE · 200 g

Continente Modelo, Santa Maria da Feira 6 Jul

1.65 €
Pickles em Vinagre

Continente · 200 g

Continente Modelo, Santa Maria da Feira 6 Jul

1.09 €
Flocos de Aveia Integral Finos

Continente · 1Kg

Continente Modelo, Santa Maria da Feira 6 Jul

1.59 €
Crunchy Muesli

Continente Equilíbrio · 500 g

Continente Modelo, Santa Maria da Feira 6 Jul

2.19 €
Manteiga Pasteurizada com Sal

Pingo Doce · 250 g

Pingo Doce, Porto 9 Jul

2.09 €
Crunchy Muesli

Pingo Doce · 1 kg

Pingo Doce, Porto 9 Jul

3.49 €
Iogurte aroma

Pingo Doce · 1 kg (8 x 125 g)

Pingo Doce, Porto 9 Jul

1.49 €

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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