Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 5% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €16 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 | €4.43 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 | €1.02 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 | €2.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 | €1.74 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 | €5.73 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 | €1.90 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 | €2.07 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €0.77 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.30 | €5.94 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 | €1.74 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 | €0.91 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,164 | €1,187 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 | €712 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 | €85 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €981 | €942 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 | €707 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 | €54 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 | €29 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €431 | €396 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 | €130 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €10 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 | €66 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €35 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 | €77 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 | €67 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 26% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,676 | €21,097 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 | €1.67 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €26 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €23 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.37 | €5.43 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €6 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 | €73 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 | €4.56 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 | €3.06 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.65 | €3.36 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 | €1.93 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.46 | €2.17 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €16 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Oporto | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €32 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €15 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 | €54 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 | €47 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.07 | €2.55 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.78 | €3.84 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 | €384 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 | €0.17 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 | €52 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 | €5.34 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,087 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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