Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.32 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 ($3.13) | $3.27 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 ($0.77) | $0.79 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.98 ($2.39) | $2.17 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 ($1.25) | $2.93 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 ($5.17) | $5.55 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.55) | $3.27 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 ($1.13) | $1.63 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.22) | $2.07 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 ($5.57) | $14 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($2.28) | $1.70 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 ($0.95) | $1.91 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €687 ($831) | $1,253 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 ($568) | $936 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 ($142) | $166 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 ($652) | $989 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 ($374) | $769 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 ($100) | $96 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $48 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | €334 ($404) | $299 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($111) | $96 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $12 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($101) | $42 | + 139% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($35) | $33 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($96) | $82 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($104) | $103 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 ($31,500) | $21,300 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 ($1.81) | $0.58 | + 214% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €23 ($28) | $48 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | $13 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($71) | $131 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 ($4.19) | $5.89 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 ($3.95) | $2.89 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 ($5.34) | $4.96 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($1.60) | $3.10 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 ($2.89) | $1.56 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $17 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 ($22) | $44 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($15) | $21 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 ($49) | $124 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 ($33) | $53 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 ($2.25) | $4.89 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 ($1.89) | $4.21 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 ($633) | $432 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.23) | $0.11 | + 117% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($40) | $34 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 ($5.99) | $6 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,800 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $3,119 (€2,581) in Coimbra.
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