Cost of living
Santarem (Portugal) compared to Povoa de Varzim
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Overview comparison
Santarem (Portugal)Povoa de Varzim
Consumer prices in Santarem (Portugal) are roughly 12% higher than in Povoa de Varzim.
Cost of living
| Item | Santarem (Portugal) | Povoa de Varzim |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,109 | 1,399 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,025 | 2,708 |
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| Without rent one person | 558 | 557 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,933 | 1,422 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 695.56 | 675.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,586.06 | 1,472.7 |
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| Food person | 297 | 396 |
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| Food family | 1,029 | 1,055 |
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| Transport person | 54.95 | 45.78 |
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| Transport family | 151.73 | 114.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.32 years | 75.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santarem (Portugal) | Povoa de Varzim |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.99 | 12.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.71 | 43.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.66 | 8.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 | 2.19 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.51 | 2.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.37 | 1.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santarem (Portugal) | Povoa de Varzim |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 734.71 | 569.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 524.26 | 456.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,083.45 | 1,480.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 977.18 | 1,180.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.05 | 65.8 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.54 | 111.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.74 | 47.68 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santarem (Portugal) | Povoa de Varzim |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.57 | 3.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,445 | 2,738 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,079 | 2,634 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.3 | 1.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 54.88% | 40.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.1 | 10.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.81 | 2.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santarem (Portugal) | Povoa de Varzim |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 1.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.53 | 2.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.5 | 8.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.38 | 8.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.87 | 11.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.29 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Santarem (Portugal) | Povoa de Varzim |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.05 | 48.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.48 | 7.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 63.36 | 68 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.62 | 10.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.35 | 67.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.63 | 100.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 420.7 | 528.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,361 | 6,010 |
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