Cost of Living in Portimao

Summary of cost of living in Portimao, Portugal:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,829.2 (€2,437.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $776.5 (€668.9), excluding rent.
  • Portimao is 32.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Portimao is, on average, 34.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant €12.00 10.00-18.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) €60.00 40.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) €9.47 9.00-10.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) €2.25 1.00-5.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €3.75 1.50-7.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) €1.55 1.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) €1.94 1.00-2.75
Bottled Water (12 oz) €1.45 1.00-2.49
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) €0.98 0.82-1.09
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) €1.36 0.82-1.81
White Rice (1 lb) €0.69 0.45-0.91
Eggs (12, Large Size) €2.75 1.20-3.50
Local Cheese (1 lb) €4.72 1.47-7.26
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) €2.99 2.04-4.35
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) €4.44 2.27-6.35
Apples (1 lb) €0.93 0.77-1.00
Bananas (1 lb) €0.60 0.45-1.36
Oranges (1 lb) €0.57 0.41-0.90
Tomatoes (1 lb) €0.92 0.40-1.13
Potatoes (1 lb) €0.85 0.63-0.91
Onions (1 lb) €0.91 0.72-1.08
Lettuce (1 Head) €1.42 1.00-2.69
Bottled Water (50 oz) €0.67 0.25-2.49
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) €5.00 3.00-5.25
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) €0.95 0.40-1.25
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €2.17 1.00-4.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) €5.35 5.00-6.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) €1.70 1.50-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) €24.30 12.00-45.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) €3.00 3.00-8.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) €1.50
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) €15.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) €1.79 1.71-1.93
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) €30,043.00 30,043.00-30,043.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) €34,070.00 34,070.00-34,070.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) €97.50 51.00-150.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) €33.00 19.00-60.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) €44.20 25.00-80.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership €42.50 25.00-60.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) €19.33 10.00-19.33
Cinema Ticket (International Release) €7.00 5.00-11.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ?
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child €4,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) €46.20 25.00-180.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) €20.60 10.00-35.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) €40.75 20.00-200.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes €60.00 30.00-120.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €861.67 700.00-1,220.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €627.50 500.00-765.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €1,516.67 1,200.00-2,400.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €1,083.33 900.00-1,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre €347.23 304.72-472.47
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre €267.83 232.26-328.11
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) €881.12
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.58 3.00-5.43

Prices in Portimao

This city had 85 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
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