Cost of living
Vila Real compared to Santarem (Portugal)
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Overview comparison
Vila RealSantarem (Portugal)
Consumer prices in Vila Real are roughly 8% higher than in Santarem (Portugal).
Cost of living
| Item | Vila Real | Santarem (Portugal) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,888 | 1,109 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,994 | 3,025 |
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| Without rent one person | 641 | 558 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,389 | 1,933 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,217.35 | 695.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,789.3 | 1,586.06 |
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| Food person | 465 | 297 |
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| Food family | 1,222 | 1,029 |
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| Transport person | 107.63 | 54.95 |
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| Transport family | 395.49 | 151.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.28 years | 81.32 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vila Real | Santarem (Portugal) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.94 | 8.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.04 | 45.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.44 | 10.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 | 2.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.16 | 1.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.73 | 1.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vila Real | Santarem (Portugal) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 896.52 | 734.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,020.8 | 524.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,809.1 | 1,083.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,220.95 | 977.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.11 | 74.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.26 | 134.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.81 | 49.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vila Real | Santarem (Portugal) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.2 | 5.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,633 | 3,445 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,395 | 2,079 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 2.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.91% | 54.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.57 | 16.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.52 | 1.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vila Real | Santarem (Portugal) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 0.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.03 | 1.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.98 | 2.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.29 | 12.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.06 | 8.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.52 | 11.87 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.89 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Vila Real | Santarem (Portugal) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.14 | 38.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.48 | 6.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 79.2 | 63.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.58 | 12.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.7 | 64.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.87 | 80.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 469.71 | 420.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,849 | 9,361 |
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