Braga ranks 2nd of 6 priced cities in Portugal on cost — $1,319 a month in essentials, 4% above Coimbra, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,275 covers that 1.0×. 97.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $746 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $932 |
| Groceries | $141 |
| Dining out | $243 |
| Utilities | $166 |
| Local transport | $23 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,319 |
| Avg net salary | $1,275 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,125 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,488 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Braga, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $48.41 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.11 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.92 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.42 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.85 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.18 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.23 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.12 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.12 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.80 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.46 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.74 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.04 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.37 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.41 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.85 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.95 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $22.78 |
| Taxi start | $4.39 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.77 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.10 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $118.80 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $47.46 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.35 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.11 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Braga has 97.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 8th-highest of 9 Portugal cities we track. Portugal's national figure is 102, so Braga runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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