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Albufeira vs Porto

Portugal vs Portugal · 453 km apart

Albufeira

Portugal

€643 ($698)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Porto

Portugal

€962 ($1,046)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseAlbufeiraPortoCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$6.48$9.36Albufeira
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$25.92$37.44Albufeira
Cappuccino$1.94$2.81Albufeira
Monthly groceries (single person)$147$212Albufeira
Monthly public transport pass$23.76$34.32Albufeira
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$62.64$90.48Albufeira
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$18.14$26.21Albufeira
Fitness club membership$18.14$26.21Albufeira
Cinema ticket$4.75$6.86Albufeira
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$383$607Albufeira
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$266$422Albufeira
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$799$1,266Albufeira
Total single-person budget$698$1,046Albufeira
Average net salary$1,350$1,950

Verdict

Albufeira is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Albufeira runs about $698 versus $1,046 in Porto — a difference of roughly 50%.

Salary-adjusted, Porto leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Albufeira  ·  Full cost of living in Porto

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albufeira cheaper than Porto?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $698 per month in Albufeira versus $1,046 in Porto — about 50% less.
How far is Albufeira from Porto?
The straight-line distance between Albufeira and Porto is approximately 453 km (281 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Albufeira or Porto?
The estimated average net salary is $1,350 in Albufeira and $1,950 in Porto. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $652 in Albufeira versus $904 in Porto per month.