Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 33% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £5.80 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.01 (£2.59) | £3.56 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (£0.60) | £0.86 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.66 (£2.29) | £2.33 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (£1.33) | £1.58 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.55 (£3.92) | £5.77 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (£1.73) | £1.49 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (£1.06) | £0.72 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (£0.83) | £2.19 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.95 (£3.40) | £8 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (£1.70) | £1.79 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (£0.66) | £0.77 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 47% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €703 (£606) | £1,319 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (£474) | £939 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (£69) | £204 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €479 (£412) | £1,030 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €397 (£342) | £766 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (£68) | £130 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (£25) | £21 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 (£271) | £340 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£80) | £75 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£6) | £10 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£76) | £68 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (£25) | £35 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (£65) | £64 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (£77) | £50 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 38% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,884 (£23,159) | £18,006 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (£1.47) | £1.39 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (£19) | £58 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (£10) | £13 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 11% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.21) | £2.41 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.90 (£5.09) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (£45) | £124 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.56 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (£3.92) | £1.28 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.11 (£4.40) | £2.23 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (£1.83) | £1.68 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.44 (£2.10) | £1.14 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£9) | £10 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Coimbra | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (£20) | £22 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (£11) | £16 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £78 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 (£24) | £52 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.01 (£4.31) | £7 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (£2.32) | £2.85 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.62 (£1.40) | £3.62 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (£426) | £324 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (£0.26) | £0.37 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (£30) | £21 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (£4.48) | £11 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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