Cascais ranks 5th of 6 priced cities in Portugal on cost — $1,844 a month in essentials, 46% above Coimbra, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,296 covers that 1.2×. 97.7 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 | $1,157 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,783 |
| Groceries | $139 |
| Dining out | $308 |
| Utilities | $194 |
| Local transport | $46 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,844 |
| Avg net salary | $2,296 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,617 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,921 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cascais, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.95 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $45.56 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.68 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.72 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.42 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.70 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.99 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.28 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.08 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.31 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.69 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.44 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.11 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.12 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.84 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.22 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.61 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.39 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.07 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.48 |
| Monthly transit pass | $45.56 |
| Taxi start | $2.28 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.10 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $136.83 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $56.95 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $25.63 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $54.67 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.40 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Cascais has 97.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 7th-highest of 9 Portugal cities we track. Portugal's national figure is 102, so Cascais runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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