Cost of Living UK vs Portugal 2026 -- Side-by-Side With Real Numbers
Cost of living UK vs Portugal 2026: Portugal is 30-50% cheaper than London. Algarve 2-bed rent approx EUR 900-1,400/month (approx £756-£1,176); Lisbon approx EUR 1,300-2,000/month. Portuguese groceries are 20-30% cheaper than UK. UK State Pension is uprated in Portugal.