Cost of Living in Porto
Portugal • Pop: 0.2M
Porto offers more affordable living than Lisbon with growing tech scene.
Very affordablePort wineBeautiful riverfrontGrowing tech scene
Cost Index
52
Rent Index
42
Avg Net Salary
£1,204/mo
Cost Breakdown vs London (Index 100)
Overall Cost
52
48% cheaperRent
42
58% cheaperGroceries
62
38% cheaperRestaurants
48
52% cheaperTransport
65
35% cheaperUtilities
72
28% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Porto to match a London salary
| London Salary | Equivalent in Porto | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £15,600 | Save £14,400 |
| £40,000 | £20,800 | Save £19,200 |
| £50,000 | £26,000 | Save £24,000 |
| £60,000 | £31,200 | Save £28,800 |
| £75,000 | £39,000 | Save £36,000 |
| £100,000 | £52,000 | Save £48,000 |
Living in Porto: What to Expect
Porto has a cost of living index of 52, meaning it is 48% cheaper than London in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Porto is approximately €1,400 (£1,204 when converted to GBP).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 42
- Groceries: Index of 62
- Restaurants: Index of 48
- Transport: Index of 65
- Utilities: Index of 72
Key highlights: Very affordable, Port wine, Beautiful riverfront, Growing tech scene.
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