VanBasket Portugal

Food Prices in Portugal — November 2026

Name: Portugal — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.15

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.57

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$5.19

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.96

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

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.37
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$11.14
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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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Pesto Rosso vegan mit Tofu

Vemondo, Vrmondo · 190g

Lidl, Porto 1 Nov

1.59 €
Spaghetti integral

Bio organic

Lidl, Porto 1 Nov

1.09 €
Protein Bar Peanuts & Caramel

Sponser · 50g

Lidl, Porto 1 Nov

1.29 €
Kraft Protz

Alesto · 50 g

Lidl, Porto 1 Nov

0.95 €
Müsliriegel Schokolade

Crownfield, Lidl · 200g

Lidl, Porto 1 Nov

2.19 €
TOMATE CACHO KG

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep deal

2.69 €
CEBOLA NOVA

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

1.69 €
ABÓBORA HOKAIDO CONTINENTE BIO KG

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

2.69 €
ABÓBORA HOKAIDO SEM RESIDUOS PEST KG

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

2.29 €
bocaditos OLIVAS & ROMERO AZEITONAS E ALECRIM

GREFUSA S.L. · 110g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

1.89 €
Coke Zero

Coca-Cola

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep deal

1.19 €
Dr Pepper (españa)

Schweppes

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

0.77 €
COCA COLA ZERO LIS REFRIGERANTE C/GAS 33CL

Coca Cola · 330 ml

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

0.9 €
TOMATE CHERRY RAMA TOMATIER 2000

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep deal

1.79 €
TOMATE CHUCHA

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

2.19 €
BEB AMÊND S/AÇÚCAR CONT EQUILÍBRIO 1L

Continente, Continente Equilíbrio

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

1.29 €
MILHO DOCE BONDUELLE 140G

Bonduelle · 140 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep deal

1.09 €
Maiz Dulce 285 g

Bonduelle · 285 g

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep deal

1.74 €
Bocaditos sabor jamón y tomate

Snatt's

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

1.89 €
COCA COLA ZER BAUN REFRIGERANTE C/GAS 1L

Continente Bom Dia, Porto 29 Sep

1.39 €

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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +2.4% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −0.4%
Eggs +0.9%
Chicken +1.4%
Rice and cereals −4.1%
Bread +4.6%
Water +3.9%
Cheese −0.9%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +8.2%
Potatoes −1.3%
Beer +1.2%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

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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