Cost of living in Poitiers is 14% higher than in Porto (without rent).
Rent in Poitiers is 41% cheaper than in Porto.
Cost of living including rent in Poitiers is 20% lower than in Porto.
Food in Poitiers is 31% more expensive than in Porto.
Transport in Poitiers is 25% cheaper than in Porto.
| Poitiers | Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Poitiers | Porto | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.7 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.97 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.67 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.49 $ | 2.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.71 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 7.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.42 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.9 $ | 6.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.89 $ | 2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.5 $ | 43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22 $ | 15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.5 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.85 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.05 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.02 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 3.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 82.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 127 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.7 $ | 39.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 373 $ | 729 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 909 $ | 1,279 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 506 $ | 989 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,038 $ | 1,723 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,995 $ | 3,661 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,146 $ | 2,615 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,265 $ | 1,319 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.62 % | 3.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.3 $ | 37.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.5 $ | 97.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.7 $ | 95 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 680 $ | 483 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,893 $ | 7,131 $ |