Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 17% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 | €9 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.32 | €6 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 | €2.75 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 | €0.97 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.98 | €2.26 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 | €1.55 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 | €4.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 | €1.50 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 | €1.17 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 | €0.94 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 | €4.73 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 | €2.18 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 | €1.00 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €685 | €1,233 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €453 | €857 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 | €116 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €514 | €1,034 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 | €623 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 | €85 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €32 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 | €420 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €124 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €6 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €8 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €82 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 | €88 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 | €90 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 14% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 | €24,227 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 | €1.57 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 | €38 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €12 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 | €4.76 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 | €8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €51 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 | €3.55 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 | €3.57 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 | €4.06 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 | €1.40 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 | €2.43 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €16 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 14% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 | €31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 | €15 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 | €42 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 | €44 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 | €3.49 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 | €1.84 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 | €493 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.13 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 | €39 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 | €5.05 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 891 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2021.
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