Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 | €15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.86 | €3.13 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.56 | €0.77 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.22 | €2.06 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 | €1.62 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 | €5.44 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.38 | €1.87 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 | €1.15 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 | €0.89 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.96 | €7 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 | €1.71 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 | €0.69 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 24% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €929 | €1,403 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €654 | €975 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 | €129 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €718 | €916 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €515 | €679 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €68 | €87 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €32 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €306 | €335 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €89 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €8 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €10 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is 17% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €71 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €27 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €80 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 | €97 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,364 | €23,627 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 | €1.34 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €54 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 | €16 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 | €5.94 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.19 | €5.96 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 | €46 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.45 | €3.88 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.12 | €2.25 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 | €2.88 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 | €1.25 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 | €1.78 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €17 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 | €31 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €17 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 | €47 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 | €50 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 | €3.45 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.02 | €4.36 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 | €481 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €47 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.52 | €4.88 | + 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,101 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2021.
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