Cost of living in Ponta Delgada is very similar to Zabbar (without rent).
Rent in Ponta Delgada is 8% cheaper than in Zabbar.
Cost of living including rent in Ponta Delgada is 5% lower than in Zabbar.
Food in Ponta Delgada is very similar to Zabbar.
Transport in Ponta Delgada is 37% cheaper than in Zabbar.
| Ponta Delgada | Zabbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ponta Delgada | Zabbar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.71 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.1 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.49 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.78 $ | 1.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 5.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 8.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.17 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.57 $ | 6.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.9 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.76 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.3 $ | 38.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.6 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.3 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.79 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.36 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.75 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.5 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
134 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.5 $ | 30.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 560 $ | 671 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 821 $ | 1,385 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 829 $ | 877 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,076 $ | 1,774 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,125 $ | 3,480 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,457 $ | 3,296 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,085 $ | 1,262 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.03 % | 5.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.2 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.45 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Haircut | 9.68 $ | 11.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.8 $ | 97 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.2 $ | 77.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 276 $ | 769 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,621 $ | 2,213 $ |