Faro ranks 3rd of 6 priced cities in Portugal on cost — $1,535 a month in essentials, 22% above Coimbra, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,356 covers that 0.9×. 98.8 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 | $906 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,039 |
| Groceries | $141 |
| Dining out | $273 |
| Utilities | $173 |
| Local transport | $42 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,535 |
| Avg net salary | $1,356 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,526 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,766 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Faro, 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 | $11.39 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.90 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.85 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.56 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.37 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.71 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.05 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.51 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.80 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.41 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.10 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.17 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.59 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.31 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.16 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.48 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.21 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.33 |
| Monthly transit pass | $42.14 |
| Taxi start | $3.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.14 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.07 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $134.70 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $38.16 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.93 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $43.28 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.39 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Faro has 98.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 3rd-highest of 9 Portugal cities we track. Portugal's national figure is 102, so Faro runs 3 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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