Portugal vs Portugal · 1,191 km apart
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| Expense | Santa Cruz | Porto | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.48 | $9.36 | Santa Cruz |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.92 | $37.44 | Santa Cruz |
| Cappuccino | $1.94 | $2.81 | Santa Cruz |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $147 | $212 | Santa Cruz |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.76 | $34.32 | Santa Cruz |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $62.64 | $90.48 | Santa Cruz |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.14 | $26.21 | Santa Cruz |
| Fitness club membership | $18.14 | $26.21 | Santa Cruz |
| Cinema ticket | $4.75 | $6.86 | Santa Cruz |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $383 | $607 | Santa Cruz |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $266 | $422 | Santa Cruz |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $799 | $1,266 | Santa Cruz |
| Total single-person budget | $698 | $1,046 | Santa Cruz |
| Average net salary | $1,350 | $1,950 |
Santa Cruz is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz · Full cost of living in Porto