Cost of living in Vigo is 3% higher than in Matosinhos (without rent).
Rent in Vigo is 39% cheaper than in Matosinhos.
Cost of living including rent in Vigo is 25% lower than in Matosinhos.
Food in Vigo is very similar to Matosinhos.
Transport in Vigo is 38% more expensive than in Matosinhos.
| Vigo | Matosinhos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vigo | Matosinhos | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.3 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.77 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.76 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.83 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.73 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.47 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.58 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.21 $ | 6.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.64 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.4 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 74.4 $ | 66.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.61 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.4 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.67 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.25 $ | 2.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.4 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 545 $ | 986 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 830 $ | 1,671 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 659 $ | 1,202 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,164 $ | 2,243 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,719 $ | 3,052 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,095 $ | 1,970 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,754 $ | 1,463 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.02 % | 5.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.8 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.91 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Haircut | 14.4 $ | 13.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.8 $ | 88.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.6 $ | 93.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 439 $ | 485 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,139 $ | 7,158 $ |