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Cost of Living in Setúbal

Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal · Population 123,496

▼ -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 Setúbal

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 Setúbal 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.

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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 Setúbal

Setúbal 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 Setúbal 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 Setúbal expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €721 ($784) per month in Setúbal 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 Setúbal?
A net salary of around €938 ($1,019) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Setúbal with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Setúbal is €1,380 ($1,500).
How much is rent in Setúbal?
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 Setúbal cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Setúbal 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 Setúbal?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €150 ($163) in Setúbal. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Setúbal compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Setúbal is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Setúbal are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 123,496). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.