Cost of living in Povoa de Varzim is 3% higher than in Rakvere (without rent).
Rent in Povoa de Varzim is 48% more expensive than in Rakvere.
Cost of living including rent in Povoa de Varzim is 24% higher than in Rakvere.
Food in Povoa de Varzim is very similar to Rakvere.
Transport in Povoa de Varzim is 29% more expensive than in Rakvere.
| Povoa de Varzim | Rakvere | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Povoa de Varzim | Rakvere | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 8.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.7 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.81 $ | 7.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.85 $ | 2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.18 $ | 6.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 9.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.47 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.98 $ | 6.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.2 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.89 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 8.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.5 $ | 52.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.5 $ | 8.65 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.89 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.09 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80 $ | 180 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 272 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.9 $ | 30.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 546 $ | 250 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,097 $ | 337 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 687 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,441 $ | 556 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,074 $ | 1,691 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,484 $ | 1,224 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,148 $ | 1,212 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.7 % | 2.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.12 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Haircut | 12.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.7 $ | 61.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.9 $ | 114 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 486 $ | 111 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,196 $ | 7,990 $ |