Coimbra is the cheapest of Portugal's 6 priced cities — $1,263 a month in essentials, 34% below Funchal at $1,923. The average net salary of $1,356 covers that 1.1×. 95.1 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 | $652 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $885 |
| Groceries | $131 |
| Dining out | $273 |
| Utilities | $173 |
| Local transport | $34 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,263 |
| Avg net salary | $1,356 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,047 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,523 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Coimbra, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.67 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $45.56 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.25 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.87 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.28 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.42 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.87 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.61 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.08 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.71 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.78 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.31 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.95 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.71 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.40 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.23 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.66 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.04 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.65 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.28 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.17 |
| Taxi start | $4.44 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.34 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.15 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $136.53 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.36 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $24.23 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $45.56 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.26 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Coimbra has 95.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the lowest of the 9 Portugal cities we track. Portugal's national figure is 102, so Coimbra runs 7 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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