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Cost of Living in Praia da Vitória

Praia da Vitória, Azores, Portugal · Population 21,035

▼ -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 Praia da Vitória

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 Praia da Vitória 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.

Compare Praia da Vitória

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Nearby Cities

Angra do Heroísmo

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Horta

138 km away · Azores

Ponta Delgada

165 km away · Azores

Rabo de Peixe

165 km away · Azores

Ribeira Grande

169 km away · Azores

Lagoa

170 km away · Azores

Vila Franca do Campo

182 km away · Azores

Calheta

1114 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 Praia da Vitória

Praia da Vitória 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 Praia da Vitória 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 Praia da Vitória expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €643 ($698) per month in Praia da Vitória 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 Praia da Vitória?
A net salary of around €835 ($908) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Praia da Vitória with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Praia da Vitória is €1,242 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Praia da Vitória?
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 Praia da Vitória cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Praia da Vitória 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 Praia da Vitória?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €135 ($147) in Praia da Vitória. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Praia da Vitória compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Praia da Vitória is estimated at €22 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Praia da Vitória are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 21,035). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.