Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
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| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €8 ($9) | $14 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €5.95 ($7) | $8 | 7% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.95 ($3.53) | $3.69 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.60 ($0.72) | $0.78 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.83 ($2.19) | $2.60 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.30 ($1.56) | $3.97 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.72 ($5.66) | $7 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.23 ($1.48) | $3.76 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.30 ($1.56) | $1.69 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.05 ($1.26) | $2.89 | 56% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €4.28 ($5.13) | $17 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.86 ($2.23) | $1.46 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.89 ($1.07) | $1.95 | 45% |
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €794 ($952) | $1,785 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €493 ($591) | $1,309 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €119 ($143) | $138 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €477 ($572) | $1,159 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €336 ($402) | $816 | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €61 ($73) | $70 | 4% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €26 ($32) | $40 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €348 ($417) | $330 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €97 ($116) | $102 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €8 ($10) | $10 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €5.81 ($7) | $17 | 60% |
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €75 ($90) | $41 | 121% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €32 ($38) | $61 | 38% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 ($97) | $93 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €87 ($105) | $100 | 5% |
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 66% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €24,590 ($29,464) | $23,164 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.49 ($1.78) | $0.60 | 198% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €36 ($43) | $24 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €20 ($24) | $19 | 28% |
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 48% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.84 ($7) | $5.07 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €9 ($10) | $84 | 87% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €51 ($61) | $105 | 42% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €3.53 ($4.23) | $5.80 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.95 ($4.74) | $3.97 | 19% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.40 ($4.07) | $5.41 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.99 ($2.39) | $2.79 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.24 ($2.68) | $2.14 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €16 ($19) | $17 | 12% |
| Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €18 ($21) | $46 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €11 ($13) | $25 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €65 ($78) | $106 | 27% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €37 ($44) | $67 | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €5.15 ($6) | $10 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.07 ($2.48) | $4.50 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €1.79 ($2.15) | $5.64 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €478 ($573) | $430 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.22 ($0.27) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €40 ($48) | $81 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €4.62 ($5.54) | $6 | 11% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,200 in Charlottesville, Virginia you would need to make just about $4,110 (€3,430) in Vila Nova de Gaia.