Cost of living in Guimaraes is 9% lower than in Marsaskala (without rent).
Rent in Guimaraes is 6% more expensive than in Marsaskala.
Cost of living including rent in Guimaraes is very similar to Marsaskala.
Food in Guimaraes is 16% cheaper than in Marsaskala.
Transport in Guimaraes is 3% cheaper than in Marsaskala.
| Guimaraes | Marsaskala | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Guimaraes | Marsaskala | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 10 $ | 16.6 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.7 $ | 50.2 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.82 $ | 9.78 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.51 $ | 2.23 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.75 $ | 2.15 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.62 $ | 1.55 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 1.24 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.75 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.9 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.79 $ | 3.59 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.67 $ | 3.91 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 6.73 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 18.4 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 3.42 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.67 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 2.68 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.94 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.87 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.44 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.45 $ | 5.51 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.1 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 6 $ | 6.16 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.55 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.4 $ | 21.9 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 23.4 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.2 $ | 19.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.46 $ | 8.05 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.02 $ | 4.57 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 2.5 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 80.5 $ | 56.6 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 123 $ | 86.3 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 43.1 $ | 31 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 645 $ | 647 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 915 $ | 1,274 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 810 $ | 774 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 843 $ | 1,465 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,766 $ | 2,637 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,224 $ | 2,358 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 885 $ | 1,628 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.42 % | 4.48 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.4 $ | 49.8 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.79 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Haircut | 11.6 $ | 11.2 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.9 $ | 71.9 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 87.2 $ | 95.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 390 $ | 764 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,282 $ | 8,998 $ |