Cost of living in Montpellier is 36% higher than in Cascais (without rent).
Rent in Montpellier is 40% cheaper than in Cascais.
Cost of living including rent in Montpellier is 17% lower than in Cascais.
Food in Montpellier is 41% more expensive than in Cascais.
Transport in Montpellier is 66% more expensive than in Cascais.
| Montpellier | Cascais | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Montpellier | Cascais | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.5 $ | 44.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.3 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.9 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.91 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.53 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26.4 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.94 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.96 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.7 $ | 6.06 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.77 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.2 $ | 45 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.5 $ | 10.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.97 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.55 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.4 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 85.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.4 $ | 43.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 604 $ | 1,055 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,309 $ | 2,485 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 708 $ | 1,456 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,184 $ | 3,460 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,321 $ | 7,499 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,511 $ | 5,363 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,389 $ | 1,563 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.73 % | 3.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.4 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ | 10.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 80 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 81.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 747 $ | 579 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,839 $ | 15,865 $ |