Cost of living in Cascais, Portugal vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cascais (Portugal) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (£8) | £12 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.96 (£5.08) | £5.43 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (£2.58) | £3.30 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.59 (£0.50) | £0.93 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 (£2.01) | £2.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (£1.19) | £1.96 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.03 (£3.43) | £3.47 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (£1.27) | £1.71 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (£1.10) | £1.30 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (£0.90) | £2.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.99 (£4.25) | £7 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (£1.49) | £1.64 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (£0.76) | £1.11 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Cascais (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,189 (£1,014) | £1,100 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €684 (£583) | £870 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (£87) | £170 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €781 (£666) | £599 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €551 (£470) | £624 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (£68) | £126 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (£25) | £21 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (£366) | £386 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (£76) | £107 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.37 (£4.58) | £6 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£5.93) | £12 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cascais (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£69) | £62 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (£24) | £30 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (£63) | £66 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €62 (£53) | £69 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cascais (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,989 (£26,430) | £18,131 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (£1.16) | £1.24 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (£46) | £66 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cascais (Portugal) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.00 (£3.41) | £2.95 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (£5.22) | £4.55 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (£56) | £62 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 (£3.06) | £2.75 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.56) | £1.30 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.27 (£1.93) | £3.71 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.12 (£0.96) | £1.73 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (£1.49) | £1.64 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (£10) | £13 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cascais (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (£28) | £33 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (£12) | £18 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (£63) | £66 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (£37) | £58 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.48 (£1.27) | £2.90 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.40 (£2.04) | £3.86 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €366 (£312) | £389 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (£0.15) | £0.10 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (£36) | £36 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 (£4.31) | £9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 153 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cascais (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,500 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,875 (€3,371) in Cascais.
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