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Cost of Living in Castro Daire

Castro Daire, Viseu, Portugal · Population 15,339

▼ -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 Castro Daire

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 Castro Daire 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

São Pedro do Sul

20 km away · Viseu

Resende

22 km away · Viseu

Cinfães

22 km away · Viseu

Lamego

24 km away · Viseu

Vouzela

25 km away · Viseu

Sátão

26 km away · Viseu

Arouca

26 km away · Aveiro

Viseu

27 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 Castro Daire

Castro Daire 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 Castro Daire 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 Castro Daire expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €643 ($698) per month in Castro Daire 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 Castro Daire?
A net salary of around €835 ($908) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Castro Daire with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Castro Daire is €1,242 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Castro Daire?
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 Castro Daire cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Castro Daire 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 Castro Daire?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €135 ($147) in Castro Daire. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Castro Daire compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Castro Daire is estimated at €22 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Castro Daire are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,339). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.