Póvoa de Varzim, Porto, Portugal · Population 28,420
▼ -16% vs Portugal average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The estimated average net salary in Póvoa de Varzim 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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€721 ($784) / moPóvoa de Varzim 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 Póvoa de Varzim 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.