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Cost of Living in Carregal do Sal

Carregal do Sal, Viseu, Portugal · Population 9,835

▼ -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 Carregal do Sal

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 Carregal do Sal 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

Tábua

8 km away · Coimbra

Tondela

11 km away · Viseu

Santa Comba Dão

12 km away · Viseu

Oliveira do Hospital

14 km away · Coimbra

Nelas

16 km away · Viseu

Paranhos

19 km away · Guarda

Mortágua

20 km away · Viseu

Arganil

24 km away · Coimbra

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 Carregal do Sal

Carregal do Sal 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 Carregal do Sal 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 Carregal do Sal expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €643 ($698) per month in Carregal do Sal 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 Carregal do Sal?
A net salary of around €835 ($908) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Carregal do Sal with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Carregal do Sal is €1,242 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Carregal do Sal?
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 Carregal do Sal cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Carregal do Sal 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 Carregal do Sal?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €135 ($147) in Carregal do Sal. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Carregal do Sal compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Carregal do Sal is estimated at €22 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Carregal do Sal are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 9,835). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.