Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan, United States vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €8 | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.84 (€2.33) | €2.68 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (€0.51) | €0.66 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.06 (€1.69) | €1.79 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.32 (€3.55) | €1.13 | + 214% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.44 (€3.65) | €3.70 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.64 (€2.99) | €1.20 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (€1.68) | €1.14 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.85 (€2.35) | €1.12 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€10) | €4.38 | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (€1.61) | €1.81 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (€1.81) | €0.78 | + 133% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,076 (€1,706) | €593 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,437 (€1,181) | €411 | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (€182) | €113 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,399 (€1,150) | €435 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $910 (€747) | €342 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (€108) | €70 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€36) | €18 | + 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | $304 (€250) | €405 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (€121) | €91 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €4.94 | + 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€16) | €7 | + 136% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €76 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (€26) | €27 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€65) | €93 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (€77) | €67 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,975 (€18,879) | €25,715 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (€0.51) | €1.39 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (€45) | €33 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (€11) | €14 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (€70) | €57 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.25) | €3.88 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (€2.89) | €3.81 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (€3.55) | €4.09 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (€2.67) | €1.05 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (€1.42) | €2.71 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€15) | €11 | + 45% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (€38) | €25 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €13 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $210 (€172) | €41 | + 319% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€53) | €32 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €4.96 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (€3.93) | €1.40 | + 181% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (€4.33) | €2.57 | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (€352) | €528 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (€22) | €44 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.44 | + 49% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €2,621 ($3,190) in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Aveiro.
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