Portugal vs Portugal · 20 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallPortugal
single / month
| Expense | Sintra | Loures | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.70 | $7.20 | Sintra |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $26.78 | $28.80 | Sintra |
| Cappuccino | $2.01 | $2.16 | Sintra |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $152 | $163 | Sintra |
| Monthly public transport pass | $24.55 | $26.40 | Sintra |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $64.73 | $69.60 | Sintra |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.75 | $20.16 | Sintra |
| Fitness club membership | $18.75 | $20.16 | Sintra |
| Cinema ticket | $4.91 | $5.28 | Sintra |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $399 | $437 | Sintra |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $278 | $304 | Sintra |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $833 | $912 | Sintra |
| Total single-person budget | $724 | $784 | Sintra |
| Average net salary | $1,395 | $1,500 |
Sintra is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sintra runs about $724 versus $784 in Loures — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Loures 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 Sintra · Full cost of living in Loures