Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
How much money will you need in Oporto?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,229 prices entered by 163 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oporto | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (AU$15) | AU$22 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (AU$5.65) | AU$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (AU$1.45) | AU$1.74 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (AU$4.54) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (AU$3.11) | AU$7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (AU$3.00) | AU$4.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.21 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (AU$1.79) | AU$6 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.19 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (AU$3.56) | AU$3.89 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (AU$1.62) | AU$2.87 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oporto | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,076 (AU$1,743) | AU$3,018 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (AU$1,310) | AU$2,021 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (AU$199) | AU$250 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 (AU$1,233) | AU$2,265 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €578 (AU$937) | AU$1,647 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (AU$142) | AU$170 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (AU$45) | AU$63 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (AU$632) | AU$502 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (AU$188) | AU$266 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (AU$12) | AU$36 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oporto | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (AU$138) | AU$112 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (AU$52) | AU$100 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (AU$116) | AU$171 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (AU$155) | AU$180 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 41% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oporto | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,234 (AU$44,126) | AU$30,739 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (AU$2.96) | AU$2.02 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (AU$62) | AU$178 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (AU$20) | AU$26 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oporto | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.69 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.31 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (AU$97) | AU$82 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (AU$4.90) | AU$5.70 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (AU$3.50) | AU$4.33 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.01 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (AU$26) | AU$33 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 49% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Oporto | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (AU$43) | AU$60 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$21) | AU$44 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (AU$64) | AU$362 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (AU$52) | AU$139 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (AU$4.74) | AU$4.89 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.91 (AU$3.10) | AU$11 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (AU$775) | AU$707 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.59 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (AU$53) | AU$80 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 79% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.620
AUD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,229 prices entered by 163 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Dubai is 208% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 49% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 18% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Dubai is 26% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Helsinki is 27% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Doha is 5% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Valencia is 11% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 145% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Monterrey is 12% more expensive than in Mexico City
Compare other countries
Are you moving to Oporto? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?
Find out what is the real equivalent in Oporto of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.
Get a Salary Calculation for Oporto
Do you live in Melbourne? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montpellier (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oviedo (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sydney (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Plymouth (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Corunna (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Adelaide (Australia)
Prices recently added
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Bucharest costs 220 lei (6 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Blumenau costs R$ 3,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Asunción costs 7,810 Gs (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Calgary costs C$1.28 (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 kg of apples in Hanoi costs 7,525 ₫ (about 5 hours ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Niterói costs R$ 4.85 (about 5 hours ago)