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Alcobaça vs Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal vs Portugal · 178 km apart

Alcobaça

Portugal

€721 ($784)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal

€769 ($836)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseAlcobaçaVila Nova de GaiaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$7.20$7.63Alcobaça
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$28.80$30.53Alcobaça
Cappuccino$2.16$2.29Alcobaça
Monthly groceries (single person)$163$173Alcobaça
Monthly public transport pass$26.40$27.98Alcobaça
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$69.60$73.78Alcobaça
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$20.16$21.37Alcobaça
Fitness club membership$20.16$21.37Alcobaça
Cinema ticket$5.28$5.60Alcobaça
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$437$470Alcobaça
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$304$327Alcobaça
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$912$981Alcobaça
Total single-person budget$784$836Alcobaça
Average net salary$1,500$1,590

Verdict

Alcobaça is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Alcobaça runs about $784 versus $836 in Vila Nova de Gaia — a difference of roughly 7%.

Salary-adjusted, Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Alcobaça  ·  Full cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alcobaça cheaper than Vila Nova de Gaia?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $784 per month in Alcobaça versus $836 in Vila Nova de Gaia — about 7% less.
How far is Alcobaça from Vila Nova de Gaia?
The straight-line distance between Alcobaça and Vila Nova de Gaia is approximately 178 km (111 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Alcobaça or Vila Nova de Gaia?
The estimated average net salary is $1,500 in Alcobaça and $1,590 in Vila Nova de Gaia. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $716 in Alcobaça versus $754 in Vila Nova de Gaia per month.