Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 4% more expensive than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Oporto | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €14 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 | €4.37 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 | €1.16 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.28 | €3.00 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 | €1.50 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 | €5.54 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 | €1.82 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 | €1.10 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 | €1.26 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.53 | €8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 | €2.21 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 | €0.83 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Oporto | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,064 | €781 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €806 | €519 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €112 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €737 | €580 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €592 | €377 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 | €81 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 | €24 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €446 | €348 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 | €122 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €5.41 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €7 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is about the same as in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Oporto | Catania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 | €30 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €90 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 | €144 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Oporto | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,386 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 | €1.50 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 | €34 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €17 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Oporto | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.60 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.92 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €73 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 | €4.00 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 | €1.56 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €14 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Oporto | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €28 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €15 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 | €99 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 | €54 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €1.53 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.86 | €3.59 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 | €393 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €61 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.45 | €5.41 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 660 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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