Portugal
Cost of Living in Coimbra
Monthly Total
$1,583
$27,703
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$714
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$29
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$714
$12,495
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$145
$2,538
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$168
$2,940
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$215
$3,763
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$35
$613
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$48
$840
Monthly Total
$1,583
$27,703
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Living in Coimbra
Best value in mainland Portugal—up to 40% cheaper than Lisbon. A frugal single can live on $1,080-1,404/month while comfortable living costs just $1,620-1,944. Couples budget $2,268-2,700. Vibrant student atmosphere keeps prices low.
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