Portugal
Cost of Living in Porto
Monthly Total
$2,120
$37,100
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,076
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$35
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,076
$18,830
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$164
$2,870
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$122
$2,135
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$156
$2,730
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$240
$4,200
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$211
$3,693
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$121
$2,118
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$2,120
$37,100
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