Cost of living in Povoa de Varzim is 58% lower than in Biel/Bienne (without rent).
Rent in Povoa de Varzim is 46% cheaper than in Biel/Bienne.
Cost of living including rent in Povoa de Varzim is 52% lower than in Biel/Bienne.
Food in Povoa de Varzim is 59% cheaper than in Biel/Bienne.
Transport in Povoa de Varzim is 67% cheaper than in Biel/Bienne.
| Povoa de Varzim | Biel/Bienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Povoa de Varzim | Biel/Bienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 11.1 $ | 23.5 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.7 $ | 119 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.81 $ | 15.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 6.81 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 5.68 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.85 $ | 4.45 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 2.11 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 3.02 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 4.26 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 6.76 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 24.7 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 28.6 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 45.2 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 3.51 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.21 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.81 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.35 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.4 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.68 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.92 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.47 $ | 13 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 2.63 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 5.98 $ | 10.6 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 3.93 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.2 $ | 107 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.89 $ | 2.13 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 46.9 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.5 $ | 133 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.5 $ | 15.7 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.89 $ | 5.17 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.09 $ | 3.99 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 3.96 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 80 $ | 160 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 124 $ | 245 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 41.9 $ | 56 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 546 $ | 1,009 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,097 $ | 1,538 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 687 $ | 1,272 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,441 $ | 2,145 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,074 $ | 12,245 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,484 $ | 10,043 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,148 $ | 6,277 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.7 % | 2.48 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ | 111 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.12 $ | 21.3 $ | 
| Haircut | 12.6 $ | 41.2 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.7 $ | 135 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.9 $ | 119 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 486 $ | 2,805 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,196 $ | 22,949 $ |