Algarve

Algarve is the 80. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 879 for one adult.

Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 33% above the median city and adds $ 78 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 12, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 53. It is also pricier than usual for housing.

Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 89% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 3, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 5.