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Cost of Living in Vila Franca de Xira

Vila Franca de Xira, Lisboa, Portugal · Population 137,529

▼ -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 Vila Franca de Xira

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 Vila Franca de Xira 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.

Compare Vila Franca de Xira

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Nearby Cities

Carregado

8 km away · Lisboa

Arruda dos Vinhos

8 km away · Lisboa

Samora Correia

10 km away · Santarém

Alenquer

12 km away · Lisboa

Vialonga

12 km away · Lisboa

Póvoa de Santa Iria

13 km away · Lisboa

Santa Iria da Azóia

15 km away · Lisboa

Benavente

15 km away · Santarém

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 Vila Franca de Xira

Vila Franca de Xira 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 Vila Franca de Xira 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 Vila Franca de Xira expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €721 ($784) per month in Vila Franca de Xira 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 Vila Franca de Xira?
A net salary of around €938 ($1,019) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Vila Franca de Xira with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Vila Franca de Xira is €1,380 ($1,500).
How much is rent in Vila Franca de Xira?
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 Vila Franca de Xira cheaper than Portugal on average?
Yes — Vila Franca de Xira 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 Vila Franca de Xira?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €150 ($163) in Vila Franca de Xira. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Vila Franca de Xira compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Vila Franca de Xira is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Vila Franca de Xira are estimates based on Portugal national averages adjusted for city size (population 137,529). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.