Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.32 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 ($3.10) | $5.10 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 ($0.76) | $1.22 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.98 ($2.37) | $4.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 ($1.24) | $4.21 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 ($5.11) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.53) | $4.37 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 ($1.12) | $2.10 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.21) | $2.95 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 ($5.51) | $19 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($2.26) | $2.37 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 ($0.94) | $2.07 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 66% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €687 ($821) | $3,211 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 ($562) | $2,645 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 ($140) | $149 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €523 ($626) | $2,457 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 ($370) | $1,558 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 ($99) | $114 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $38 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 ($400) | $329 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($110) | $128 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $37 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($100) | $51 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($35) | $47 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($95) | $89 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($103) | $112 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 31% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 ($31,152) | $23,712 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 ($1.79) | $0.94 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 ($28) | $88 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($17) | $19 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 ($6) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($70) | $110 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 ($4.14) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 ($3.91) | $3.71 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 ($5.28) | $5.68 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($1.58) | $3.57 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 ($2.86) | $1.66 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $21 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 46% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 ($22) | $50 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($15) | $28 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 ($49) | $202 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 ($33) | $94 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 ($6) | $13 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 ($2.23) | $5.70 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 ($1.87) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 ($626) | $436 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.23) | $0.43 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($40) | $62 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 ($5.92) | $9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 369 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,600 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $4,827 (€4,039) in Coimbra.
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