Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (£6) | £12 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.41 (£4.53) | £5.43 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.64 (£2.21) | £3.30 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 (£0.52) | £0.93 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.78 (£1.49) | £2.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.96 (£0.80) | £1.96 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.31 (£3.61) | £3.47 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.32 (£1.11) | £1.71 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (£0.71) | £1.30 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (£0.75) | £2.12 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.40 (£3.68) | £7 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (£1.54) | £1.64 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (£0.66) | £1.11 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €722 (£604) | £1,100 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €434 (£363) | £870 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (£97) | £170 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €502 (£420) | £599 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 (£259) | £624 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (£69) | £126 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£20) | £21 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (£280) | £386 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£77) | £107 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£5.58) | £12 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£70) | £62 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£24) | £30 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (£66) | £66 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (£72) | £69 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 (£21,832) | £18,131 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (£1.24) | £1.24 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (£23) | £66 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£12) | £15 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 (£4.97) | £2.95 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 (£4.28) | £4.55 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (£49) | £62 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 (£2.90) | £2.75 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (£2.74) | £1.30 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 (£3.70) | £3.71 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (£1.11) | £1.73 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (£2.01) | £1.64 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (£16) | £33 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £18 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (£34) | £66 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 (£23) | £58 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 (£4.45) | £8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 (£1.56) | £2.90 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 (£1.31) | £3.86 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (£439) | £389 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.16) | £0.10 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (£29) | £36 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (£4.10) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 194 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,324 (€2,774) in Coimbra.
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