Cost of Living in Braga
Summary of cost of living in Braga, Portugal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,656.8$ (2,298.5€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 736.8$ (637.5€), excluding rent.
- Braga is 49.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Braga is, on average, 66.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.00 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.64 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.83 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.06 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.92 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.48 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.66 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.77 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.65 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.07 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.77 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.93 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.55 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.13 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.71 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.76 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.06 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.92 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.09 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.47 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.80 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.55 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 20.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.85 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.49 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 14.80 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.68 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 31,886.50 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,070.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 110.96 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.78 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 40.00 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.35 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 11.20 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.85 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 300.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,911.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 53.33 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 32.99 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.00 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 77.66 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 789.62 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 591.67 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,227.78 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 944.23 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 209.77 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 158.90 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,074.69 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.15 |
Prices in Braga
This city had 587 entries in the past 12 months by 63 different contributors.
Last update: 5 November 2025
Last update: 5 November 2025
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Ray Underhill
on Aug 23, 2025:
Excellent information. I have been eye balling Portugal and fell into Braga. Least expensive place to live. I have yet to visit . This greatly helps..