Cost of living in Braga (Portugal) is 11% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Zaragoza or in Braga? You can help!
Improve the prices for Zaragoza! Improve the prices for Braga!
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 568 prices entered by 56 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Braga (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Braga | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 | €18 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.04 | €3.40 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 | €0.92 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 | €2.54 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 | €1.48 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.84 | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 | €1.55 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 | €1.30 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 | €1.01 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 | €5.17 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 | €1.76 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 | €1.10 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Braga (Portugal) is 4% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Braga | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €749 | €933 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €594 | €628 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 | €103 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 | €576 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €517 | €420 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 | €73 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €32 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 | €357 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 | €99 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €4.88 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €10 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Braga (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Braga | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 | €77 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €31 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 | €79 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 | €98 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Braga (Portugal) is about the same as in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Braga | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,383 | €22,891 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 | €1.71 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 | €39 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €13 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Braga (Portugal) is about the same as in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Braga | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.79 | €12 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 | €6 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 | €41 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 | €4.53 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 | €2.09 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 | €3.33 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 | €1.28 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 | €1.49 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €22 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Braga (Portugal) is 7% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Braga | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 | €26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 | €14 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 | €50 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 | €44 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.71 | €8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.08 | €2.37 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.86 | €3.07 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €518 | €469 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 | €0.19 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 | €45 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 | €5.05 | + 1% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 568 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 209% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Queretaro is 49% cheaper than in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in London is 51% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in New York City is 21% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Dubai is 26% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 18% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Singapore is 58% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 50% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 88% more expensive than in Delhi
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Zaragoza you would need to make just about €2,684 in Braga.
Do you live in Zaragoza? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Stuttgart (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rotterdam (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pescara (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seville (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Innsbruck (Austria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lausanne (Switzerland)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania costs $20 (4 minutes ago)
- Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in Oslo costs kr 300 (18 minutes ago)
- 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Milan costs €10 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Quebec City costs C$125 (about 1 hour ago)
- Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in Toronto costs C$30 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Jersey City, New Jersey costs $3,354 (about 1 hour ago)