- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
- Coimbra
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (£5.26) | £15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.72 (£5.01) | £5.50 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (£3.18) | £3.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 (£0.56) | £0.81 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.49 (£1.31) | £2.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.08 (£0.94) | £1.37 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.15 (£3.64) | £4.65 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (£1.06) | £1.77 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (£0.70) | £0.79 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (£0.79) | £1.64 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.00 (£2.63) | £7 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.81 (£1.59) | £1.76 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (£0.83) | £0.76 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €609 (£534) | £1,307 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €469 (£411) | £1,091 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (£110) | £181 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €347 (£304) | £686 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €256 (£224) | £568 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (£59) | £117 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (£330) | £356 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£70) | £79 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (£5.61) | £12 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£71) | £67 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (£24) | £32 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €59 (£52) | £60 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (£83) | £64 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,219 (£22,088) | £17,989 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (£1.21) | £1.14 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (£31) | £60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | £18 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (£4.78) | £3.17 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (£5.10) | £5.88 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (£43) | £61 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.51 (£3.08) | £2.60 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (£2.96) | £1.39 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (£3.68) | £3.06 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (£1.24) | £1.57 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (£1.77) | £1.96 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£8) | £15 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (£19) | £36 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £18 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (£31) | £68 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (£20) | £56 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.60 (£4.91) | £7 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.31 (£1.15) | £2.76 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 (£1.51) | £4.24 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €550 (£482) | £401 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (£30) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.40 (£3.85) | £9 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 494 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.876
GBP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,433
(€2,778)
in Coimbra.
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