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Cost of Living in Sintra

Sintra, Lisboa, Portugal

▼ -13% vs Portugal average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€666 ($724)
Couple, monthly€1,211 ($1,316)
Family of four, monthly€1,593 ($1,732)

Estimated Prices in Sintra

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€6.16 ($6.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€24.64 ($26.78)per meal
Cappuccino€1.85 ($2.01)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€140 ($152)per month
Monthly public transport pass€22.59 ($24.55)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€59.55 ($64.73)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€17.25 ($18.75)per month
Fitness club membership€17.25 ($18.75)per month
Cinema ticket€4.52 ($4.91)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€367 ($399)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€255 ($278)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€766 ($833)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Sintra is €1,283 ($1,395) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €666 ($724) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €866 ($941) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€255 ($278)) represents about 38% of the total single-person budget.

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Cascais

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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 Sintra

Sintra is one of the key cities in Portugal. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €666 ($724), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €255 ($278) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,593 ($1,732) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,211 ($1,316) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Sintra is €1,283 ($1,395). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €866 ($941) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sintra expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €666 ($724) per month in Sintra including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Portugal.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Sintra?
A net salary of around €866 ($941) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sintra with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sintra is €1,283 ($1,395).
How much is rent in Sintra?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €367 ($399) per month in the city centre and €255 ($278) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €766 ($833).
Is Sintra cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Sintra is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Portugal average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Sintra?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €140 ($152) in Sintra. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Sintra compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sintra is estimated at €23 ($25). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sintra are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.