Cost of living in Cambridge, United Kingdom vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€13) | €8 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (€4.71) | €2.68 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.95) | €0.66 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.89 (€3.25) | €1.79 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 (€2.54) | €1.13 | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.96 (€5.58) | €3.70 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (€2.36) | €1.20 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (€1.07) | €1.14 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (€2.13) | €1.12 | + 90% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €4.38 | + 156% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (€1.98) | €1.81 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 (€0.73) | €0.78 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 138% | |||
Housing in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 138% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,642 (€1,847) | €593 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,207 (€1,358) | €411 | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 (€186) | €113 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,100 (€1,238) | €435 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £883 (€993) | €342 | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £102 (€115) | €70 | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €18 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | £344 (€387) | €405 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€95) | €91 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €4.94 | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€13) | €7 | + 86% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (€76) | €76 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€39) | €27 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (€65) | €93 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £65 (€73) | €67 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,839 (€20,067) | €25,715 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (€1.42) | €1.39 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (€67) | €33 | + 102% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | €14 | + 9% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 30% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.69 (€4.15) | €6 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £102 (€115) | €57 | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.30 (€3.71) | €3.88 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.04 (€2.30) | €3.81 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.62 (€5.20) | €4.09 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.98 (€2.23) | €1.05 | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 (€1.83) | €2.71 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €11 | + 62% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€34) | €25 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €13 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £51 (€57) | €41 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (€59) | €32 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €4.96 | + 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.08 (€3.47) | €1.40 | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.80 (€5.40) | €2.57 | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (€467) | €528 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.14) | €0.24 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€45) | €44 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €4.44 | + 116% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cambridge (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal)
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