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Cost of Living in Aves

Aves, Porto, Portugal · Population 425,411

▲ +0% vs Portugal average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€769 ($836)
Couple, monthly€1,400 ($1,522)
Family of four, monthly€1,845 ($2,006)

Estimated Prices in Aves

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€7.02 ($7.63)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€28.09 ($30.53)per meal
Cappuccino€2.11 ($2.29)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€159 ($173)per month
Monthly public transport pass€25.75 ($27.98)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€67.87 ($73.78)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€19.66 ($21.37)per month
Fitness club membership€19.66 ($21.37)per month
Cinema ticket€5.15 ($5.60)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€432 ($470)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€301 ($327)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€902 ($981)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aves is €1,463 ($1,590) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €769 ($836) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,000 ($1,086) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€301 ($327)) represents about 39% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Portugal

Porto

Porto · pop. 1,389,593

€962 ($1,046) / mo

Lisbon

Lisboa · pop. 548,703

€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

Matosinhos

Porto · pop. 172,557

€721 ($784) / mo

Living in Aves

Aves is one of the key cities in Portugal. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €769 ($836), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €301 ($327) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,845 ($2,006) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,400 ($1,522) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aves is €1,463 ($1,590). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,000 ($1,086) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aves expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €769 ($836) per month in Aves including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Portugal.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aves?
A net salary of around €1,000 ($1,086) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aves with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aves is €1,463 ($1,590).
How much is rent in Aves?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €432 ($470) per month in the city centre and €301 ($327) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €902 ($981).
Is Aves cheaper than Portugal on average?
No — Aves is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Portugal average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Aves?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €159 ($173) in Aves. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Aves compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aves is estimated at €26 ($28). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aves are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 425,411). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.