Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.95 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 (AU$4.62) | AU$5.27 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.48 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.83 (AU$2.86) | AU$5.06 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.30 (AU$2.04) | AU$4.83 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.23 (AU$1.93) | AU$4.57 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (AU$2.04) | AU$3.19 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (AU$1.65) | AU$5.70 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.28 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (AU$2.92) | AU$2.80 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (AU$1.40) | AU$2.67 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €794 (AU$1,245) | AU$2,894 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €493 (AU$773) | AU$2,147 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 (AU$186) | AU$238 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €477 (AU$748) | AU$1,809 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €336 (AU$526) | AU$1,422 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €61 (AU$95) | AU$159 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$41) | AU$46 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (AU$545) | AU$354 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (AU$151) | AU$212 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.90 (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 4% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (AU$117) | AU$101 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (AU$50) | AU$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (AU$127) | AU$129 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (AU$137) | AU$131 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 35% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,590 (AU$38,527) | AU$27,303 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (AU$2.33) | AU$1.38 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (AU$56) | AU$160 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (AU$31) | AU$21 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (AU$80) | AU$72 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (AU$5.53) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (AU$6) | AU$4.31 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (AU$5.32) | AU$5.32 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (AU$3.12) | AU$2.55 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (AU$3.51) | AU$3.01 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (AU$27) | AU$51 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (AU$101) | AU$226 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (AU$58) | AU$78 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.15 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.07 (AU$3.24) | AU$4.40 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (AU$2.81) | AU$10 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (AU$749) | AU$634 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (AU$0.35) | AU$0.25 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$63) | AU$72 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 (AU$7) | AU$33 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,135 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,569 (€3,555) in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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