Cost of Living in Porto
Portugal • Pop: 0.2M
Porto offers more affordable living than Lisbon with growing tech scene.
Very affordablePort wineBeautiful riverfrontGrowing tech scene
Cost
Index
Index
52
Rent
Index
Index
42
Avg Net Salary
$1,204/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
52
48% cheaperRent
42
58% cheaperGroceries
62
38% cheaperRestaurants
48
52% cheaperTransport
65
35% cheaperUtilities
72
28% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Porto to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Porto | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $26,000 | Save $24,000 |
| $75,000 | $39,000 | Save $36,000 |
| $100,000 | $52,000 | Save $48,000 |
| $125,000 | $65,000 | Save $60,000 |
| $150,000 | $78,000 | Save $72,000 |
| $200,000 | $104,000 | Save $96,000 |
Living in Porto: What to Expect
Porto has a cost of living index of 52, meaning it is 48% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Porto is approximately €1,400 ($1,204 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 42
- Groceries: Index of 62
- Restaurants: Index of 48
- Transport: Index of 65
- Utilities: Index of 72
Key highlights: Very affordable, Port wine, Beautiful riverfront, Growing tech scene.
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