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Coimbra vs Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal vs Portugal · 104 km apart

Coimbra

Portugal

€721 ($784)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal

€769 ($836)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Coimbra is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Coimbra 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 Coimbra  ·  Full cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coimbra cheaper than Vila Nova de Gaia?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $784 per month in Coimbra versus $836 in Vila Nova de Gaia — about 7% less.
How far is Coimbra from Vila Nova de Gaia?
The straight-line distance between Coimbra and Vila Nova de Gaia is approximately 104 km (64 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Coimbra or Vila Nova de Gaia?
The estimated average net salary is $1,500 in Coimbra and $1,590 in Vila Nova de Gaia. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $716 in Coimbra versus $754 in Vila Nova de Gaia per month.