I go food shopping every day. I am lucky to live next to both El Corte Ingles which has a high end supermarket and Lidl. Continente, Auchan and Aldi are also nearby. Today, I’ve got a comparison between two supermarkets (Lidl and El Corte Ingles – Supercor) to give you an idea of what the price of groceries in Lisbon is, so you can budget good amount to live off per month based on these numbers.
If you have a question about a particular item, leave your question in the comments and I’ll check it out on my next trip to the store.
NOTES:
- Updated 12-16-22
- There were some items that were not available at Lidl, I will update those in the next coming weeks.
- The prices here are for June 2022 compared with December 2022.
- I am comparing by size since both markets may not carry the exact same brands.
- Some items were on sale, so keep in mind these are estimates to give you an idea of the average prices.
- Lidl usually has better prices, but El Corte Ingles (Supercor) has an incredible selection.
- Some prices may vary. For example, Lidl will carry different types of apples and each type will have its own price. So just keep in mind these are just sample prices.
- Next year, I’ll update this and add 2023 so you can compare how the economy is moving.
The Price Of Groceries In Lisbon
With Real Examples
Although it may not seem to you from the info that I will put out below, the prices of groceries in Portugal have increased exponentially. How much exactly? Let us take a look at the hard numbers:
- Meat has increased 22.32%
- Dairy has increased 23.54%
- Fish has increased 20.27%
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PRICE OF BREAKFAST ITEMS IN LISBON
Milk (Leite)
Lidl :
Dec. 2022 -€0.99/Liter
June 2022-€0.69/Liter
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€1.47/Liter
June 2022-€0.99/Liter
NOTE: This is not an equivalent comparison. The milk from Corte Ingles is bio, which always costs more.
Eggs (Ovos)
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€0.17/egg
June 2022-€0.16/egg
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€0.19/egg
June 2022-€0.18/egg
PRICE OF BREAD, GRAINS & PASTA IN LISBON
Sliced Bread
(pão de forma)
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 - €1.65/Kilo
June 2022- €1.65/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€2.37/Kilo
June 2022-€2.37/Kilo
Spaghetti -
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€2.58/Kilo
June 2022-€1.39/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€2.70/Kilo
June 2022-€2.38/Kilo
White Rice
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€2.14/Kilo
June 2022-€1.15/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€1.55/Kilo
June 2022-€1.55/Kilo
PRICE OF MEATS, POULTRY & FISH IN LISBON
Chicken breast
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€6.89/kilo
June 2022-€6.49/kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€6.99/Kilo
June 2022-€6.99/Kilo
Ground Beef
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -
June 2022-€14.26/kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€17.38/Kilo
June 2022-€17.38/Kilo
NOTE: This isn’t just any beef, but beef from the Alentejo (a region in Portugal). There is cheaper ground beef to be had, but this is worth it.
Bacon
Lidl:
Dec 2022 -€10.45/Kilo
June 2022-€10.45/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec 2022-€11.25/Kilo
June 2022-€11.27/Kilo
NOTE: Bacon in Portugal is not exactly the same as American bacon. It is harder to find, so when you do find it, by it.
Salmon (salmão)
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€19.94/kilo
June 2022-€19.97/kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€19.99/Kilo
June 2022-€27.99/Kilo
NOTE: The Corte Ingles salmon choice is an aquaculture fish, so I this accounts for the higher price.
PRICE OF BAKING & COOKING STAPLES IN LISBON
Flour
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€1.04/Kilo
June 2022-€1.04/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€1.39/Kilo
June 2022-€2.19/Kilo
Butter
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€9.36/kilo
June 2022-€7.88/kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€9.36/Kilo
June 2022-€7.92/Kilo
Sugar
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€1.39/kilo
June 2022-€0.79/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€1.69/Kilo
June 2022-€0.79/Kilo
Cooking Oil
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€2.49/Liter
June 2022-€2.79/Liter
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€4.49/Liter
June 2022-€3.99/Liter
Olive Oil
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€6.66/Liter
June 2022-€5.32/Liter
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€4.32/Liter
June 2022-€4.39/Liter
PRICE OF FRUITS IN LISBON
Apples
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€2.99/Kilo
June 2022-€2.49/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€1.99/Kilo
June 2022-€1.99/Kilo
Bananas
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€1.09/Kilo
June 2022-€1.09/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€1.09/Kilo
June 2022-€1.09/Kilo
Grapes
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€4.98/Kilo
June 2022-€5.98/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€5.98/kilo
June 2022-€5.98/Kilo
PRICE OF VEGETABLES IN LISBON
Tomatos
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€2.19/kilo
June 2022-€1.59/kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€2.29/Kilo
June 2022-€1.79/Kilo
Broccoli
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€2.58/Kilo
June 2022-€2.38/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€2.98/Kilo
June 2022-€2.98/Kilo
Spinach
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€5.59/kilo
June 2022-€3.89/kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -€5.60/Kilo
June 2022-€5.60/Kilo
Potatoes
Lidl:
Dec. 2022 -€1.29/Kilo
June 2022-€1.19/Kilo
El Corte Ingles:
Dec. 2022 -
June 2022-€1.00/Kilo
I hope you find this guide useful. These prices are just here to give you an idea as to what groceries cost in Portugal. Keep in mind that the price of groceries in Portugal varies widely by supermarket and depends on the promotions that are going on at a particular time.
To help you gauge the average cost, I chose 21 items, and included both fresh and dry goods. I hope this visual guide will help you better understand what to expect when shopping for groceries in Portugal. If you’re looking to live here, it might also help you prepare a budget—and if you’re new to the country, it’s interesting to know how much basic staples cost. If you are curious about the price of a certain item, leave your request in the comments and I’ll sneak over to the store to see how much it costs.