Cost of living
Algarve compared to Beira Baixa
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Overview comparison
AlgarveBeira Baixa
Consumer prices in Algarve are roughly 6% higher than in Beira Baixa.
Cost of living
| Item | Algarve | Beira Baixa |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,616 | 1,943 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,424 | 4,589 |
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| Without rent one person | 550 | 501 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,801 | 1,951 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 936.43 | 1,310.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,890.28 | 2,008.21 |
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| Food person | 474 | 437 |
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| Food family | 923 | 1,179 |
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| Transport person | 90.21 | 60.33 |
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| Transport family | 278.72 | 132.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.32 years | 71.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Algarve | Beira Baixa |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.84 | 13.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.54 | 53.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.37 | 11.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.18 | 2.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.28 | 2.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.63 | 1.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Algarve | Beira Baixa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,516.93 | 1,285.35 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 721.97 | 952.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,153.22 | 2,545.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,820.69 | 1,615.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.56 | 73.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 160.95 | 129.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.74 | 35.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Algarve | Beira Baixa |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.81 | 5.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,689 | 4,685 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,862 | 2,960 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.08 | 2.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.55% | 40% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.83 | 11.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.12 | 1.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Algarve | Beira Baixa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.64 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.78 | 3.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.14 | 9.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.24 | 8.84 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.06 | 11.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Algarve | Beira Baixa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.36 | 37.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.01 | 8.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 82.59 | 70.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 13.93 | 14.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 105.18 | 84.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.18 | 68.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 645.62 | 656.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,356 | 12,885 |
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