Cost of Living in Faro
Summary of cost of living in Faro, Portugal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,832.7$ (2,397.0€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 786.0$ (665.1€), excluding rent.
- Faro is 38.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Faro is, on average, 61.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 36.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.50 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.62 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.40 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.92 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.20 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.72 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.00 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.62 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.46 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.40 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.52 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.63 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.04 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.26 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.99 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.24 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.06 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.50 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.83 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.62 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.70 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 37.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.30 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.61 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 19.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.74 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,043.00 € | |
| 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) | 124.25 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.50 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 32.60 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.00 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 19.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 409.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,843.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 63.33 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 39.50 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.50 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 91.67 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 912.50 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 795.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,550.00 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,340.00 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 365.13 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 282.55 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,250.13 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.63 | |
Prices in Faro
This city had 114 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 11 January 2026
Last update: 11 January 2026
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Faro
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 ItalianoCosto della vita a Faro
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Leave a comment:7 Comments so far
Cliff
on Nov 08, 2021:
I find it fascinating to compare average after tax salary with the cost of renting a one bedroom apartment in different places. In many places it does not seem possible for a single person on an average salary to rent a one bedroom flat and this includes in Faro. Rents are out of all proportion to people’s means. It is such a shame.
Cliff
on Nov 08, 2021:
A 33 cl bottle of Sagres beer at Faro bus station cafe costs €1.50.
Cliff Buckley
on Nov 06, 2021:
Breakfast today at Demo Urban Bakery. €8 for a large toasted tuna and cheese sandwich and coffee.
Cliff
on Nov 06, 2021:
Found a nice little beach cafe today at Faro Beach. A 0.5l beer was €2.50. I had lunch at a beach cafe where the car park is and paid €13.40 for a chicken salad and two large beers.
Cliff
on Nov 05, 2021:
0.5l of Caneca beer at cafe Da Baixa was €4
Anonymous
on Nov 05, 2021:
I have just paid €8.50 for a breaded chicken and salad sandwich and a 0.5l beer at O Cortea Restaurant-Cafe by the harbour in Faro.
Cliff
on Nov 05, 2021:
Just landed in Faro for a few days. I can confirm the bus fare for a single journey is €2.35. I have just ordered a large beer at O Coreto restaurant-cafe by the harbour. The beer is €4 for 0.5l.