- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Coimbra
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (£5.36) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.72 (£5.11) | £5.50 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 (£3.15) | £3.36 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 (£0.55) | £0.80 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.49 (£1.33) | £2.15 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.09 (£0.98) | £1.51 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.68 (£3.28) | £4.63 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (£1.09) | £1.71 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (£1.01) | £0.81 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (£0.80) | £1.64 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 (£2.68) | £7 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (£1.59) | £1.79 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (£0.89) | £0.70 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (£544) | £1,307 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €469 (£419) | £1,091 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (£98) | £186 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (£310) | £686 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €256 (£228) | £568 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 (£54) | £154 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (£354) | £351 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£72) | £80 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.64) | £12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£72) | £67 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (£84) | £64 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,219 (£22,530) | £17,989 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (£1.24) | £1.15 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £60 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | £18 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.47 (£4.89) | £3.17 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (£5.20) | £5.88 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (£46) | £74 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.31 (£2.96) | £2.55 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (£2.71) | £1.49 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.16 (£3.72) | £3.31 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (£1.23) | £1.53 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (£1.96) | £1.81 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£9) | £15 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (£20) | £35 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£12) | £18 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£31) | £67 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.78 (£5.16) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.31 (£1.17) | £2.76 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.81 (£1.62) | £3.56 | - 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €567 (£507) | £333 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 302% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (£31) | £37 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (£3.93) | £9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 636 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,662
(€2,980)
in Coimbra.
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