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The cost of living in Portugal is among the lowest in Western Europe, on average 30 percent lower than in any other country of the region. A retired couple could live here comfortably but modestly on a budget of as little as $1,500 per month.he golf courses, beaches and European lifestyle are among the many attractions of southern Portugal. By Kathleen Peddicord. + More. Portugalâs Algarve, home to more than 100,000 resident expat retirees, could be the best place in the world to retire that nobodyâs talking about.
Spain Accommodation Cost. Accommodation in Spain would cost you around 20-50 euros if youâre staying in backpacker hostels. If hotels is your thing then be ready to pay more. I was visiting friends during my entire trip so I didnât really spend anything for accommodation. Spain Party Cost. Itâs not that expensive to go out in Spain. A glass of beer with tapas would cost you between 1.5 â 2.5 euros. Spanish people also love to have a botellon which is basically a group of people drinking outside in public, usually in parks.