- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Coimbra
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (£5.19) | £15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.72 (£4.95) | £5.50 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (£3.16) | £3.16 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (£0.59) | £0.92 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.49 (£1.29) | £2.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.05 (£0.91) | £1.42 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.66 (£3.16) | £4.91 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.12 (£0.97) | £1.69 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (£0.71) | £0.88 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (£0.78) | £1.64 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 (£2.60) | £7 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (£1.63) | £1.84 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (£0.83) | £0.74 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (£527) | £1,307 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €469 (£406) | £1,091 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 (£81) | £186 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (£300) | £686 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €256 (£221) | £568 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (£58) | £154 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €442 (£383) | £337 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (£70) | £81 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.33) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£70) | £67 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (£24) | £32 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (£51) | £60 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (£82) | £64 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,219 (£21,824) | £17,989 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (£1.21) | £1.14 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£30) | £60 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | £18 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.47 (£4.74) | £3.17 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (£5.04) | £9 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (£43) | £73 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.31 (£2.87) | £2.55 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (£2.63) | £1.72 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (£3.60) | £3.50 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (£1.17) | £1.72 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (£1.90) | £2.19 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£8) | £14 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (£18) | £35 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £18 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (£19) | £56 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.77 (£4.99) | £7 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.31 (£1.13) | £2.76 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.81 (£1.57) | £3.98 | - 61% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €171 (£148) | £122 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (£30) | £37 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (£3.81) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 510 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,567
(€1,810)
in Coimbra.
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