Porto

Portugal

252,687 people91m elevationEurope/Lisbon17

Overview

Monthly Cost

$2,073

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

180

Quality of Life

out of 200

Healthcare

out of 100

Pollution

lower is better

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.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Porto in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$2,073

Food: $148

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$756

Mid-range$840

Upscale$1,000

1 Bedroom

Budget$972

Mid-range$1,100

Upscale$1,400

2 Bedroom

Budget$1,404

Mid-range$1,566

Upscale$1,900

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$200

Mid-range$280

Premium$380

Dining (per meal)

Street food$8

Casual restaurant$11

Nice restaurant$19

Upscale$50

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$43

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$6

Fuel (monthly)$110

Parking (monthly)$70

Utilities

Electric (low)$50

Electric (average)$80

Electric (high)$100

Water$28

Gas$40

Internet$38

Lifestyle

Gym membership$45

Cleaning (weekly)$40

Coworking space$120

Healthcare

Doctor visit$54

Basic insurance (monthly)$45

Comprehensive insurance$130

Other

Phone plan$22

Subscriptions$30

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Porto. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Quality of Life180/200

Composite index (0-200)

Safety66/100

Healthcare79/100

Purchasing Power78/200

Relative to NYC baseline

Climate97/100

Cost of Living49/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Pollution24/100

Lower = cleaner

Traffic100/250

Lower = less congestion

Crime34/100

Lower = less crime

Rent27/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Prices

55 item prices in Porto from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	12.61	9.74 – 17.19
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	57.31	40.12 – 85.97
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	9.17	9.17 – 11.46
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	3.44	2.29 – 4.59
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	4.59	2.29 – 5.73
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	2.33	1.38 – 3.44
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	1.39	1.15 – 2.29
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.11	0.92 – 1.72
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.58	0.91 – 2.29
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	3.54	2.56 – 4.59
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	12.57	8.02 – 25.22
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	0.78	0.31 – 1.72
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	5.73	3.44 – 8.02
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.25	0.91 – 2.03
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.39	1.15 – 3.44
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	6.42	5.96 – 6.88
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	1.63	1.49 – 2.29
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	7.27	3.44 – 8.60
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	45.85	45.85 – 45.85
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.98	1.93 – 2.18
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	34437.38	34388.09 – 34437.38
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1260.18	1031.64 – 1432.84
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	935.90	802.39 – 1203.58
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	2203.54	1719.40 – 3209.56
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1624.94	1260.90 – 2292.54
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	138.78	91.70 – 197.46
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	38.64	26.36 – 60.75
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	15.33	9.17 – 22.93
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	47.13	28.66 – 57.31
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	17.70	11.46 – 22.93
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	9.17	8.02 – 13.76
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	111.42	51.58 – 137.55
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	35.55	22.93 – 57.31
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	93.53	60.75 – 137.55
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	107.84	68.78 – 149.02
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	5112.30	4355.83 – 6007.60
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	3837.74	2869.11 – 4645.83
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	1514.32	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	3.67	3.00 – 5.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	4.01	3.73 – 4.01
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	0.86	0.86 – 1.15
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	17.19	16.96 – 17.19
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.19	0.91 – 2.87
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	1.78	1.13 – 4.01
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.67	1.15 – 2.64
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.62	0.96 – 2.29
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.52	0.92 – 5.16
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	1.58	1.15 – 2.29
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.47	1.71 – 3.44
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	1.44	1.15 – 2.87
Onions (1 kg), Markets	1.91	1.15 – 2.44
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	15.61	11.46 – 22.91
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	35572.57	34388.09 – 38400.04
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	575.81	458.51 – 917.02
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	10543.77	6877.62 – 13755.24

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Porto. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index66

Crime Index34

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)0

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-1

Mugging / Robbery-1

Car Theft-1

Physical Attack-1

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems0

Property Crime0

Corruption0

Based on 396 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Porto. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index79

Skill & Competency1

Speed1

Modern Equipment1

Accuracy1

Friendliness1

Responsiveness0

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction1

Insurance Coverage

None

10%

Public

64%

Private

15%

Employer Sponsored

11%

Based on 104 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Porto. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality1

Drinking Water2

Green Spaces & Parks1

Cleanliness1

Comfort to Spend Time1

Garbage Disposal1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index24

Water Pollution-1

Noise & Light Pollution-1

PM2.55.0 µg/m³

PM1011.0 µg/m³

Based on 97 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Porto.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index100

Time Index25

Inefficiency Index109

CO₂ Emission Index3608

Commute

Average Commute

25 min

Transport Modes

Car

49%

Walking

14%

Bicycle

10%

Train/Metro

Bus/Trolleybus

Working from Home

Motorcycle

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 88 Numbeo contributors.

All cities in Portugal