Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs Austin, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.40 ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 ($3.13) | $4.53 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 ($0.77) | $0.91 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.98 ($2.39) | $3.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 ($1.25) | $4.78 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 ($5.17) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.55) | $3.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 ($1.13) | $1.34 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.22) | $3.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 ($5.57) | $15 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($2.28) | $1.82 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 ($0.95) | $1.65 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 54% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €687 ($830) | $2,021 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 ($567) | $1,391 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 ($141) | $189 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 ($652) | $1,885 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 ($374) | $1,089 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 ($100) | $122 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 ($404) | $249 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($111) | $155 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $13 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($101) | $58 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($35) | $49 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($96) | $94 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($104) | $111 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 ($31,471) | $25,646 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.79) | $0.58 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($31) | $49 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | $17 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 ($7) | $5.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($71) | $117 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 ($4.19) | $5.99 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 ($3.95) | $4.05 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 ($5.34) | $4.68 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($1.60) | $4.16 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 ($2.89) | $1.70 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $31 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 ($22) | $52 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($15) | $24 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 ($49) | $224 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 ($33) | $87 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 ($2.25) | $5.13 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 ($1.88) | $5.69 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 ($633) | $417 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.23) | $0.19 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($41) | $61 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 ($5.91) | $8 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 532 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 35% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,700 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $3,730 (€3,089) in Coimbra.
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