Porto ranks 4th of 6 priced cities in Portugal on cost — $1,640 a month in essentials, 30% above Coimbra, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,607 covers that 1.0×. 98.4 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 | $979 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,306 |
| Groceries | $129 |
| Dining out | $290 |
| Utilities | $196 |
| Local transport | $46 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,640 |
| Avg net salary | $1,607 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,692 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,333 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Porto, 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 | $56.95 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.11 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.64 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.42 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.56 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.38 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.44 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.15 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.74 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.53 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.11 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.66 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.97 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.26 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.50 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.54 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.74 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.79 |
| Monthly transit pass | $45.56 |
| Taxi start | $3.99 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.85 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.16 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $159.36 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.52 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.38 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.90 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.68 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Porto has 98.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 6th-highest of 9 Portugal cities we track. Portugal's national figure is 102, so Porto runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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