Cheapest priced cityCoimbra$1,263 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityFunchal$1,923 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$948across 6 priced cities
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City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra | $1,263 | $652 | $885 | $131 | $273 | $173 | $34 | $1,356 |
| Braga | $1,319 | $746 | $932 | $141 | $243 | $166 | $23 | $1,275 |
| Faro | $1,535 | $906 | $1,039 | $141 | $273 | $173 | $42 | $1,356 |
| Porto | $1,640 | $979 | $1,306 | $129 | $290 | $196 | $46 | $1,607 |
| Cascais | $1,844 | $1,157 | $1,783 | $139 | $308 | $194 | $46 | $2,296 |
| Funchal | $1,923 | $1,251 | $1,521 | $135 | $329 | $174 | $34 | $1,337 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
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