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Santa Cruz vs Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal vs Portugal · 1,190 km apart

Santa Cruz

Portugal

€643 ($698)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal

€769 ($836)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSanta CruzVila Nova de GaiaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$6.48$7.63Santa Cruz
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$25.92$30.53Santa Cruz
Cappuccino$1.94$2.29Santa Cruz
Monthly groceries (single person)$147$173Santa Cruz
Monthly public transport pass$23.76$27.98Santa Cruz
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$62.64$73.78Santa Cruz
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$18.14$21.37Santa Cruz
Fitness club membership$18.14$21.37Santa Cruz
Cinema ticket$4.75$5.60Santa Cruz
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$383$470Santa Cruz
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$266$327Santa Cruz
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$799$981Santa Cruz
Total single-person budget$698$836Santa Cruz
Average net salary$1,350$1,590

Verdict

Santa Cruz is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Cruz runs about $698 versus $836 in Vila Nova de Gaia — a difference of roughly 20%.

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 Santa Cruz  ·  Full cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Cruz cheaper than Vila Nova de Gaia?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $698 per month in Santa Cruz versus $836 in Vila Nova de Gaia — about 20% less.
How far is Santa Cruz from Vila Nova de Gaia?
The straight-line distance between Santa Cruz and Vila Nova de Gaia is approximately 1,190 km (739 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Santa Cruz or Vila Nova de Gaia?
The estimated average net salary is $1,350 in Santa Cruz and $1,590 in Vila Nova de Gaia. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $652 in Santa Cruz versus $754 in Vila Nova de Gaia per month.