Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
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| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coimbra (Portugal) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| 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 ($3.11) | $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 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.28 ($5.13) | $7 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.28 ($1.54) | $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 ($5.52) | $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 in Coimbra (Portugal) is 66% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Coimbra (Portugal) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €687 ($824) | $3,211 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €470 ($563) | $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 ($627) | $2,457 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €309 ($371) | $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 ($401) | $329 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €92 ($111) | $128 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 ($11) | $11 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €7 ($8) | $37 | 79% |
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Coimbra (Portugal) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €84 ($100) | $51 | 99% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €29 ($35) | $47 | 25% |
| 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 in Coimbra (Portugal) is 31% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Coimbra (Portugal) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €26,064 ($31,230) | $23,712 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.50 ($1.79) | $0.94 | 91% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €23 ($28) | $88 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €15 ($18) | $19 | 7% |
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Coimbra (Portugal) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| 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 ($4.15) | $7 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.27 ($3.92) | $3.71 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €4.42 ($5.30) | $5.68 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.32 ($1.59) | $3.57 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.39 ($2.87) | $1.66 | 73% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €10 ($12) | $21 | 45% |
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 46% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Coimbra (Portugal) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| 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 ($628) | $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 ($5.94) | $9 | 33% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,200 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $4,638 (€3,871) in Coimbra.