Cost of living in Faro, Portugal

Summary of cost of living in Faro

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €2,777
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,286
  • Faro is the 2nd cheapest city in Western Europe (54 out of 55)
  • Cost of living in Faro is cheaper than in 71% of cities in the World (111 out of 156)
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List of prices in Faro
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €10
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €7
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €3.41
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €0.88
12 eggs, large €3.10
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €1.93
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €4.88
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €1.63
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.26
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €0.93
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €5.15
2 liters of coca-cola €2.02
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €0.91
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €948
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €615
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €86
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €709
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €495
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €58
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €27
40” flat screen tv €384
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €107
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €7
Hourly rate for cleaning help €8
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €76
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €28
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €68
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €68
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €27,636
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.82
Monthly ticket public transport €32
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €17
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €3.67
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €6
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €60
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.98
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €2.88
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €4.08
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.38
Tube of toothpaste €1.52
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €12
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €27
2 tickets to the movies €13
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €44
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €44
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €2.34
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €1.82
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €487
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.21
1 month of gym membership in business district €37
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.19
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 144 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: December 03, 2024

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Faro position in our World Ranking

the world
111th
out of 156
western europe
54th
out of 55

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