Cost of living in Palmela is 30% lower than in Galway (without rent).
Rent in Palmela is 51% cheaper than in Galway.
Cost of living including rent in Palmela is 44% lower than in Galway.
Food in Palmela is 35% cheaper than in Galway.
Transport in Palmela is 31% cheaper than in Galway.
| Palmela | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palmela | Galway | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.5 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 40.9 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.86 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.03 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.8 $ | 2.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.31 $ | 9.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.5 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.73 $ | 14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.93 $ | 17.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.76 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.8 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 22.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 79.3 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.47 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.49 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.09 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.55 $ | 2.83 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.9 $ | 147 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95.2 $ | 224 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.4 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 688 $ | 1,424 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,159 $ | 2,397 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 817 $ | 1,615 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,471 $ | 3,077 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,628 $ | 4,444 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,072 $ | 3,632 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,097 $ | 3,313 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.78 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.5 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.14 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ | 16.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.9 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 75.6 $ | 83.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 513 $ | 1,015 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,769 $ | 7,840 $ |