Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.40 ($7) | $7 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 ($3.15) | $3.57 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 ($0.77) | $1.76 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.98 ($2.40) | $3.34 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 ($1.26) | $4.54 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 ($5.19) | $4.57 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 ($1.56) | $5.76 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 ($1.14) | $3.01 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($1.23) | $1.73 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 ($5.59) | $15 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($2.29) | $1.38 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 ($0.95) | $2.04 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €687 ($834) | $1,480 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 ($570) | $925 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 ($142) | $160 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 ($655) | $751 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 ($375) | $526 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 ($100) | $122 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($30) | $42 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | €334 ($405) | $358 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($112) | $92 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $6 | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 6% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 ($102) | $45 | + 127% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($35) | $50 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($96) | $86 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($105) | $90 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 22% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 ($31,613) | $25,348 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.80) | $0.75 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €25 ($31) | $33 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | $19 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 ($6) | $12 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($71) | $38 | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 ($4.20) | $5.84 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 ($3.97) | $3.56 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 ($5.36) | $4.19 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 ($1.61) | $3.00 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 ($2.90) | $2.31 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | $23 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 ($23) | $37 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($15) | $16 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 ($50) | $60 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 ($33) | $69 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 ($2.26) | $3.24 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 ($1.89) | $2.85 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 ($635) | $462 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($0.23) | $0.12 | + 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($42) | $35 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 ($5.93) | $9 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,200 in San Juan you would need to make just about $3,549 (€2,926) in Coimbra.
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