Cost of Living in Porto
Summary of cost of living in Porto, Portugal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,839.7$ (2,477.1€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 785.5$ (685.3€), excluding rent.
- Porto is 28.7% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Porto is, on average, 39.8% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.50 € | |
| 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) | 4.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.03 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.96 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.22 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.96 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.26 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.62 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.07 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.86 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.86 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.12 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.86 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.57 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.69 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.98 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.76 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.41 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.68 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.09 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.08 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.60 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.42 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.21 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.72 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,043.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,033.33 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 121.07 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 13.73 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 33.71 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 41.12 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.44 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 502.33 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,198.33 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 97.20 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.75 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.59 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 94.08 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,099.38 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 834.12 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,922.35 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,428.93 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 414.34 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 311.04 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,321.08 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.67 | |
Prices in Porto
This city had 929 entries in the past 12 months by 107 different contributors.
Last update: 2 March 2026
Last update: 2 March 2026
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 ItalianoCosto della vita a Porto
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