Cost of living in Sintra is 12% higher than in Masis (without rent).
Rent in Sintra is 45% more expensive than in Masis.
Cost of living including rent in Sintra is 31% higher than in Masis.
Food in Sintra is very similar to Masis.
Transport in Sintra is 291% more expensive than in Masis.
| Sintra | Masis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Sintra | Masis | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.6 $ | 12.6 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.5 $ | 55.7 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.7 $ | 8.6 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 3.41 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.78 $ | 0.95 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.76 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.35 $ | 0.76 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.3 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.24 $ | 2.39 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 7.85 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 8.18 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 12.4 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.11 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.7 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.63 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.66 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 0.65 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.43 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.27 $ | 1.95 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.04 $ | 9.62 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.39 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 6.01 $ | 2.59 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.35 $ | 0.32 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.8 $ | 12.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 $ | 1.39 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 5.06 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 75.6 $ | 32.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.23 $ | 5.76 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.49 $ | 3.37 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.9 $ | 3.33 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.99 $ | 3.56 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 75.9 $ | 78.9 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 117 $ | 123 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 46.6 $ | 22.1 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 794 $ | 512 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,513 $ | 852 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 996 $ | 738 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,942 $ | 1,373 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,641 $ | 3,159 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,319 $ | 1,469 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,317 $ | 683 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.81 % | 15.41 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.3 $ | 90.3 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.2 $ | 6.91 $ | 
| Haircut | 11.4 $ | 6.73 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.6 $ | 125 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 84.5 $ | 96.6 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 537 $ | 367 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,252 $ | 10,760 $ |