Cost of Living in Porto
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Summary of cost of living in Porto, Portugal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,967.6 (€2,552.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $821.6 (€706.8), excluding rent.
- Porto is 28.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Porto is, on average, 13.3% lower than in Columbus.
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) | €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) | €2.25 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.12 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.29 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €0.97 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.30 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.63 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.56 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.05 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €2.75 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.76 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.89 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.57 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.71 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.01 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.67 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.76 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.76 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €5.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.17 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.28 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.85 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.50 | |
| 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) | €1.78 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €30,043.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €31,700.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €127.76 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €13.94 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €33.62 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €40.96 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €13.88 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €498.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,365.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €94.62 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €29.71 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €83.75 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €92.89 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,105.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €841.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,977.14 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,450.62 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €426.29 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €319.74 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,321.64 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.67 | |
Prices in Porto
This city had 1041 entries in the past 12 months by 117 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2026
Last update: 16 May 2026
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This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Porto
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Porto
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 ItalianoCosto della vita a Porto
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie à Porto
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Oporto
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