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Cost of Living in Alijó

Alijó, Vila Real, Portugal · Population 11,942

▼ -16% vs Portugal average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€643 ($698)
Couple, monthly€1,168 ($1,269)
Family of four, monthly€1,536 ($1,670)

Estimated Prices in Alijó

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€5.96 ($6.48)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€23.85 ($25.92)per meal
Cappuccino€1.79 ($1.94)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€135 ($147)per month
Monthly public transport pass€21.86 ($23.76)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€57.63 ($62.64)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€16.69 ($18.14)per month
Fitness club membership€16.69 ($18.14)per month
Cinema ticket€4.37 ($4.75)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€352 ($383)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€245 ($266)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€736 ($799)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Alijó is €1,242 ($1,350) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €643 ($698) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €835 ($908) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€245 ($266)) represents about 38% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Vila Real

23 km away · Vila Real

Vila Pouca de Aguiar

27 km away · Vila Real

Peso da Régua

29 km away · Vila Real

Mirandela

33 km away · Bragança

Lamego

34 km away · Viseu

Moimenta da Beira

35 km away · Viseu

Torre de Moncorvo

38 km away · Bragança

Resende

44 km away · Viseu

Other Major Cities in Portugal

Porto

Porto · pop. 1,389,593

€962 ($1,046) / mo

Lisbon

Lisboa · pop. 548,703

€769 ($836) / mo

Aves

Porto · pop. 425,411

€769 ($836) / mo

Vila Nova de Gaia

Porto · pop. 303,824

€769 ($836) / mo

Cascais

Lisboa · pop. 214,158

€721 ($784) / mo

Loures

Lisboa · pop. 201,632

€721 ($784) / mo

Braga

Braga · pop. 181,494

€721 ($784) / mo

Almada

Setúbal · pop. 177,238

€721 ($784) / mo

Living in Alijó

Alijó is one of the key cities in Portugal. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €643 ($698), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €245 ($266) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,536 ($1,670) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,168 ($1,269) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Alijó is €1,242 ($1,350). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €835 ($908) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alijó expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €643 ($698) per month in Alijó including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Portugal.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Alijó?
A net salary of around €835 ($908) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Alijó with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Alijó is €1,242 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Alijó?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €352 ($383) per month in the city centre and €245 ($266) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €736 ($799).
Is Alijó cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Alijó is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Portugal average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Alijó?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €135 ($147) in Alijó. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Alijó compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Alijó is estimated at €22 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Alijó are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 11,942). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.