Porto, Porto, Portugal · Population 1,389,593 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Portugal average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €8.61 ($9.36) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €34.44 ($37.44) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.58 ($2.81) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €195 ($212) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €31.57 ($34.32) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €83.24 ($90.48) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €24.11 ($26.21) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €24.11 ($26.21) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €6.31 ($6.86) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €558 ($607) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €388 ($422) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,165 ($1,266) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Porto is €1,794 ($1,950) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €962 ($1,046) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,251 ($1,360) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€388 ($422)) represents about 40% of the total single-person budget.
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€721 ($784) / moPorto is the capital and one of the key cities in Portugal. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €962 ($1,046), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €388 ($422) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,321 ($2,523) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,758 ($1,911) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Porto is €1,794 ($1,950). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,251 ($1,360) per month.