- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- United States
- Aveiro
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aveiro, Portugal compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aveiro (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.69 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 ($3.46) | $4.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 ($0.79) | $0.85 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 ($2.03) | $2.58 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.15 ($1.41) | $3.45 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.64 ($4.46) | $5.74 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.14 ($1.40) | $3.12 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 ($1.43) | $1.64 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 ($1.21) | $2.75 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.41 ($5.39) | $13 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.67 ($2.05) | $1.83 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 ($0.97) | $1.55 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Aveiro (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €481 ($588) | $1,022 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €354 ($433) | $769 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 ($116) | $158 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €408 ($499) | $885 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €316 ($386) | $563 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 ($74) | $99 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 ($25) | $32 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €431 ($528) | $356 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €72 ($88) | $85 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 ($7) | $8 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Aveiro (Portugal) is 11% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($87) | $38 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 ($32) | $36 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 ($89) | $70 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €53 ($65) | $95 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Aveiro (Portugal) is 36% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,113 ($34,402) | $22,205 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 ($1.76) | $0.61 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($43) | $43 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 ($16) | $14 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Aveiro (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €42 ($52) | $61 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.15 ($5.08) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 ($4.32) | $3.06 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 ($5.28) | $4.18 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.10 ($1.35) | $3.23 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.59 ($3.17) | $1.43 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($13) | $16 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Aveiro (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 ($25) | $32 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($15) | $19 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 ($46) | $139 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €31 ($38) | $66 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.71 ($5.77) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.36 ($1.66) | $4.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.13 ($2.61) | $5.01 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €528 ($646) | $433 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 ($0.30) | $0.56 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($57) | $46 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.29 ($5.25) | $6 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 413 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Aveiro (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,810
(€2,296)
in Aveiro.
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