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