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São João das Lampas vs Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal vs Portugal · 260 km apart

São João das Lampas

Portugal

€643 ($698)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal

€769 ($836)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São João das Lampas cheaper than Vila Nova de Gaia?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $698 per month in São João das Lampas versus $836 in Vila Nova de Gaia — about 20% less.
How far is São João das Lampas from Vila Nova de Gaia?
The straight-line distance between São João das Lampas and Vila Nova de Gaia is approximately 260 km (161 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São João das Lampas or Vila Nova de Gaia?
The estimated average net salary is $1,350 in São João das Lampas and $1,590 in Vila Nova de Gaia. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $652 in São João das Lampas versus $754 in Vila Nova de Gaia per month.