Cost of living in Santander is 10% higher than in Vila Nova de Gaia (without rent).
Rent in Santander is 26% cheaper than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Cost of living including rent in Santander is 11% lower than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Food in Santander is 10% more expensive than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Transport in Santander is very similar to Vila Nova de Gaia.
| Santander | Vila Nova de Gaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santander | Vila Nova de Gaia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.4 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.64 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.42 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.86 $ | 2.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.02 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.51 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.7 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.09 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.47 $ | 6.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.44 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.5 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.8 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.9 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 77.7 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.97 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.98 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.4 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.3 $ | 41.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 427 $ | 662 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 856 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 631 $ | 745 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,127 $ | 1,867 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,156 $ | 2,778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,631 $ | 1,673 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,961 $ | 1,280 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.53 % | 5.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.2 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.82 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 14.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89 $ | 89.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 71.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 442 $ | 306 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,827 $ | 7,130 $ |