Cost of Living in Porto, Portugal

Porto has a cost of living index of 51/100 (New York = 100). It is 49% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

51/100
Cost Index
$1,107/mo
Median Income
79/100
Safety Index
temperate maritime
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$750/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,700/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.47/kg
Dining OutScore: 54/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8.7/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$44/month
One-Way Ticket$1.58/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.7/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$117/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$21/month
HealthcareScore: 71/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$25/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 51/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 51/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 47/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 56/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$87/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Ribeira, Miragaia, Cedofeita

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porto cheap to live in?

Porto has a cost of living index of 51/100, where New York = 100. It is 49% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,020–$1,428 per month.

How much does rent cost in Porto?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Porto costs approximately $950/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $750/month.

Is Porto good for digital nomads?

Porto has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Porto?

The median net monthly salary in Porto is approximately $1,107 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Porto compare to New York for cost of living?

Porto (cost index 51) is 49% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,225/month by moving from New York to Porto.

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