Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 54% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($9) | $18 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.95 ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.95 ($3.56) | $5.20 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 ($0.73) | $1.16 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.83 ($2.20) | $5.18 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.30 ($1.57) | $4.92 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.72 ($5.69) | $12 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.23 ($1.48) | $4.15 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.57) | $2.18 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 ($1.27) | $5.54 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.28 ($5.17) | $18 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 ($2.25) | $2.51 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 ($1.08) | $3.82 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 72% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €794 ($958) | $3,960 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €493 ($595) | $3,733 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 ($144) | $128 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €477 ($576) | $2,888 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €336 ($405) | $2,294 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €61 ($73) | $101 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €348 ($419) | $518 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($117) | $139 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.90 ($7) | $42 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 7% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($90) | $62 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($38) | $46 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($98) | $105 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($105) | $171 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,590 ($29,655) | $23,115 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($1.80) | $0.95 | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($43) | $92 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($24) | $19 | + 29% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $12 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 ($62) | $132 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 ($4.25) | $7 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 ($4.77) | $4.80 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 ($4.10) | $8 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 ($2.40) | $4.63 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 ($2.70) | $2.49 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($19) | $32 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 ($21) | $61 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 ($13) | $31 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 ($78) | $263 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 ($45) | $109 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.15 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.07 ($2.49) | $5.19 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 ($2.16) | $8 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 ($576) | $405 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.27) | $0.35 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($48) | $111 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 ($5.58) | $11 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 53% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $5,695 (€4,722) in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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