Portugal
A romantic riverside city famous for its port wine cellars, tiled façades, and hearty northern Portuguese cuisine. Atmospheric, affordable, and utterly charming.
#87 of 250
26% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 811
Based on NYC = 100 index
Porto is the 87. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 811 for one adult.
Most of that goes on transportation, which runs 87% above the median city and adds $ 55 a month: monthly transit pass $ 34, one-way ticket $ 3.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 89% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 3, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 5. You also get off lightly on entertainment.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
43 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Porto, Portugal. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/porto. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,066.91 / month | 1 | 2026-10-07 | CASA SAPO |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Beef (1kg) | 10.63 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.73 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 15.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.15 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Butter (200g) | 2.25 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Eggs (12) | 3.66 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Bread (500g) | 1.65 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.26 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Oats (500g) | 1.64 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Garlic (1kg) | 7.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Lentils (1kg) | 4.39 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.02 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.86 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.85 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.55 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.75 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.34 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.98 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 33.53 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 2.79 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.41 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 77.24 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 30.17 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 5.59 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 53.14 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 42.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 145.28 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 41.90 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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