Porto vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Porto or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Alicante is 7% cheaper than Porto

Monthly savings

$167

Portugal

Porto

$2,293

$40,128

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Cheaper option

Category Breakdown

Category
Porto
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$1,265
$1,147
-9%

Utilities

$186
$140
-25%

Groceries

$196
$182
-7%

Dining Out

$132
$120
-9%

Transportation

$180
$210
+17%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$237
$237

Healthcare

$45
$50
+11%

Phone & Subscriptions

$52
$41
-21%
Monthly Total
$2,293
$2,126
-7%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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