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Cost of Living in Vale de Cambra

Vale de Cambra, Aveiro, Portugal · Population 22,864

▼ -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 Vale de Cambra

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 Vale de Cambra 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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Nearby Cities

Oliveira de Azemeis

7 km away · Aveiro

Ul

9 km away · Aveiro

São João da Madeira

10 km away · Aveiro

Feira

15 km away · Aveiro

Sever do Vouga

15 km away · Aveiro

Arouca

16 km away · Aveiro

São João de Ver

17 km away · Aveiro

Estarreja

18 km away · Aveiro

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 Vale de Cambra

Vale de Cambra 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 Vale de Cambra 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 Vale de Cambra expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €643 ($698) per month in Vale de Cambra 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 Vale de Cambra?
A net salary of around €835 ($908) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Vale de Cambra with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Vale de Cambra is €1,242 ($1,350).
How much is rent in Vale de Cambra?
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 Vale de Cambra cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Vale de Cambra 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 Vale de Cambra?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €135 ($147) in Vale de Cambra. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Vale de Cambra compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Vale de Cambra is estimated at €22 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Vale de Cambra are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 22,864). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.