Cost of living in Caen is 13% higher than in Matosinhos (without rent).
Rent in Caen is 47% cheaper than in Matosinhos.
Cost of living including rent in Caen is 28% lower than in Matosinhos.
Food in Caen is 19% more expensive than in Matosinhos.
Transport in Caen is 8% more expensive than in Matosinhos.
| Caen | Matosinhos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Caen | Matosinhos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.6 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.99 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.56 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.4 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.09 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.07 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.86 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.7 $ | 6.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.78 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.7 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 10.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.7 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.32 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.07 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.9 $ | 2.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
165 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.8 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 451 $ | 986 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 848 $ | 1,671 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 556 $ | 1,202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,047 $ | 2,243 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,142 $ | 3,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,766 $ | 1,970 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,562 $ | 1,463 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.64 % | 5.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.8 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Haircut | 19.6 $ | 13.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.8 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 106 $ | 93.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 167 $ | 485 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,202 $ | 7,158 $ |