Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 | €13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.54 | €3.56 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 | €0.94 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.57 | €2.78 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.38 | €1.38 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 | €5.21 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 | €2.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 | €1.09 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 | €0.74 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.23 | €5.51 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €1.90 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 | €0.85 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €705 | €1,085 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €539 | €700 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 | €90 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €483 | €692 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €388 | €477 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 | €66 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 | €30 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 | €344 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €83 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €4.83 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €10 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €73 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 | €80 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 | €83 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is about the same as in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,884 | €19,598 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 | €1.33 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 | €30 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 | €14 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 15% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.96 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 | €60 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.34 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.91 | €2.30 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.74 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 | €1.18 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 | €1.33 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €12 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 | €27 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 | €15 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 | €41 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.01 | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 | €2.73 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.62 | €3.55 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 | €420 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 | €0.20 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €49 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 | €5.09 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 290 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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