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Cost of Living in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal · Population 68,809

▼ -6% vs Portugal average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€721 ($784)
Couple, monthly€1,312 ($1,427)
Family of four, monthly€1,728 ($1,879)

Estimated Prices in Ponta Delgada

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€6.62 ($7.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€26.50 ($28.80)per meal
Cappuccino€1.99 ($2.16)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€150 ($163)per month
Monthly public transport pass€24.29 ($26.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€64.03 ($69.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€18.55 ($20.16)per month
Fitness club membership€18.55 ($20.16)per month
Cinema ticket€4.86 ($5.28)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€402 ($437)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€280 ($304)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€839 ($912)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ponta Delgada is €1,380 ($1,500) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €721 ($784) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €938 ($1,019) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€280 ($304)) represents about 39% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Ponta Delgada

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Nearby Cities

Lagoa

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Ribeira Grande

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Vila Franca do Campo

21 km away · Azores

Praia da Vitória

165 km away · Azores

Angra do Heroísmo

169 km away · Azores

Horta

274 km away · Azores

Calheta

951 km away · Madeira

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 Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is one of the key cities in Portugal. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €721 ($784), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €280 ($304) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,728 ($1,879) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,312 ($1,427) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ponta Delgada is €1,380 ($1,500). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €938 ($1,019) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponta Delgada expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €721 ($784) per month in Ponta Delgada including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Portugal.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ponta Delgada?
A net salary of around €938 ($1,019) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ponta Delgada with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ponta Delgada is €1,380 ($1,500).
How much is rent in Ponta Delgada?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €402 ($437) per month in the city centre and €280 ($304) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €839 ($912).
Is Ponta Delgada cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Ponta Delgada is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Portugal average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ponta Delgada?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €150 ($163) in Ponta Delgada. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ponta Delgada compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ponta Delgada is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ponta Delgada are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 68,809). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.