Cost of living
Beja (Portugal) compared to Vila Nova de Gaia
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Overview comparison
Beja (Portugal)Vila Nova de Gaia
Consumer prices in Beja (Portugal) are roughly 5% higher than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Cost of living
| Item | Beja (Portugal) | Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,394 | 1,451 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,905 | 2,798 |
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| Without rent one person | 449 | 630 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,716 | 1,966 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 741.1 | 641.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,521.27 | 1,157.82 |
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| Food person | 352 | 346 |
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| Food family | 867 | 1,068 |
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| Transport person | 60.67 | 54.11 |
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| Transport family | 115.53 | 172.62 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.69 years | 83.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beja (Portugal) | Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.68 | 9.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.97 | 44.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.59 | 8.1 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 | 3.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.88 | 2.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.42 | 1.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beja (Portugal) | Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 606.24 | 762.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 465.85 | 663.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,085.67 | 1,746.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,197.06 | 903.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.99 | 77.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.02 | 99.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.57 | 39.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beja (Portugal) | Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.92 | 6.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,549 | 2,573 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,791 | 1,837 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.08 | 1.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.73% | 26.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.17 | 12.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.98 | 1.62 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beja (Portugal) | Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.2 | 1.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.13 | 3.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.73 | 10.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.8 | 7.12 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.83 | 14.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Beja (Portugal) | Vila Nova de Gaia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.64 | 40.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.41 | 6.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 60.89 | 75.66 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.78 | 12.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.44 | 73.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.45 | 90.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 523.83 | 294.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,131 | 7,949 |
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