Portugal
Cost of Living in Porto
Monthly Total
$2,293
$40,128
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,265
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$34
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
$1,265
$22,138
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$186
$3,255
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$196
$3,430
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$132
$2,310
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$237
$4,148
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$45
$788
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$52
$910
Monthly Total
$2,293
$40,128
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Living in Porto
Approximately 20-30% cheaper than Lisbon. A frugal single can live on $1,512-1,836/month while comfortable living costs $2,160-2,700. Couples budget $3,024-3,780 for comfort. More authentic atmosphere with excellent value.
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