Portugal vs Portugal · 49 km apart
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Cheaper overallPortugal
single / month
| Expense | Cartaxo | Loures | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.48 | $7.20 | Cartaxo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.92 | $28.80 | Cartaxo |
| Cappuccino | $1.94 | $2.16 | Cartaxo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $147 | $163 | Cartaxo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.76 | $26.40 | Cartaxo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $62.64 | $69.60 | Cartaxo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.14 | $20.16 | Cartaxo |
| Fitness club membership | $18.14 | $20.16 | Cartaxo |
| Cinema ticket | $4.75 | $5.28 | Cartaxo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $383 | $437 | Cartaxo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $266 | $304 | Cartaxo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $799 | $912 | Cartaxo |
| Total single-person budget | $698 | $784 | Cartaxo |
| Average net salary | $1,350 | $1,500 |
Cartaxo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cartaxo runs about $698 versus $784 in Loures — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Loures 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 Cartaxo · Full cost of living in Loures