Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (£5.87) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.32 (£4.61) | £5.43 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 (£2.25) | £3.30 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (£0.55) | £0.93 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.98 (£1.72) | £2.39 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 (£0.90) | £1.96 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (£3.71) | £3.47 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (£1.11) | £1.71 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 (£0.81) | £1.30 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (£0.88) | £2.12 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 (£4.00) | £7 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (£1.64) | £1.64 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (£0.68) | £1.11 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €687 (£596) | £1,100 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 (£407) | £868 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (£102) | £170 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 (£468) | £659 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 (£268) | £621 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (£71) | £126 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£21) | £21 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (£290) | £386 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£80) | £107 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£5.77) | £12 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (£73) | £62 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£25) | £30 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (£69) | £66 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (£75) | £69 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 (£22,596) | £18,131 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (£1.30) | £1.24 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (£20) | £65 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£13) | £15 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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 (£5.14) | £2.95 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 (£4.43) | £4.55 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (£51) | £62 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 (£3.00) | £2.75 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (£2.84) | £1.30 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 (£3.83) | £3.71 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (£1.15) | £1.73 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (£2.08) | £1.64 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£8) | £13 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 (£16) | £33 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £18 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (£35) | £66 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 (£24) | £58 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 (£4.60) | £8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 (£1.62) | £2.90 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 (£1.35) | £3.86 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 (£454) | £389 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.16) | £0.10 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (£29) | £36 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (£4.29) | £9 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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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 £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,182 (€2,517) in Coimbra.
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