Cost of living
Vila Nova de Gaia compared to Castelo Branco
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Overview comparison
Vila Nova de GaiaCastelo Branco
Consumer prices in Castelo Branco are roughly 3% higher than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Cost of living
| Item | Vila Nova de Gaia | Castelo Branco |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,451 | 1,047 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,798 | 2,492 |
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| Without rent one person | 630 | 429 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,966 | 1,386 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 641.14 | 880.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,157.82 | 1,236.95 |
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| Food person | 346 | 302 |
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| Food family | 1,068 | 778 |
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| Transport person | 54.11 | 60.84 |
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| Transport family | 172.62 | 126.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 66.18 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vila Nova de Gaia | Castelo Branco |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.56 | 11.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.85 | 46.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.1 | 8.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.15 | 2.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.26 | 1.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.78 | 1.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vila Nova de Gaia | Castelo Branco |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 762.92 | 630.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 663.25 | 520.35 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,746.11 | 1,579.96 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 903.49 | 965.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.44 | 87.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 99.03 | 96.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.31 | 36.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vila Nova de Gaia | Castelo Branco |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.35 | 5.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,573 | 2,503 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,837 | 2,218 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.97 | 2.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.81% | 54.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.38 | 11.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.62 | 1.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vila Nova de Gaia | Castelo Branco |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.11 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.25 | 3.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.98 | 11.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.12 | 6.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.99 | 13.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Vila Nova de Gaia | Castelo Branco |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.05 | 46.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.93 | 6.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 75.66 | 69.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.04 | 11.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.71 | 77.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.46 | 79.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 294.99 | 463 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,949 | 9,678 |
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