Coimbra

Portugal

140,796 people59m elevationEurope/Lisbon07

Overview

Monthly Cost

$1,659

1 person, with rent

Best value in mainland Portugal—up to 40% cheaper than Lisbon. A frugal single can live on $1,080-1,404/month while comfortable living costs just $1,620-1,944. Couples budget $2,268-2,700. Vibrant student atmosphere keeps prices low.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Coimbra in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$1,659

Food: $122

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$432

Mid-range$486

Upscale$600

1 Bedroom

Budget$540

Mid-range$621

Upscale$800

2 Bedroom

Budget$702

Mid-range$810

Upscale$1,100

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$170

Mid-range$240

Premium$330

Dining (per meal)

Street food$6

Casual restaurant$9

Nice restaurant$15

Upscale$38

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$30

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$5

Fuel (monthly)$90

Parking (monthly)$40

Utilities

Electric (low)$40

Electric (average)$60

Electric (high)$85

Water$20

Gas$30

Internet$35

Lifestyle

Gym membership$35

Cleaning (weekly)$30

Coworking space$80

Healthcare

Doctor visit$45

Basic insurance (monthly)$35

Comprehensive insurance$105

Other

Phone plan$18

Subscriptions$30

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Coimbra. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Cost of Living46/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Rent18/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Prices

55 item prices in Coimbra from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	11.46	9.17 – 13.76
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	45.85	45.85 – 57.31
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	10.32	8.02 – 11.46
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	2.29	1.15 – 2.29
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.44	3.44 – 4.59
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	1.68	0.97 – 2.29
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	1.34	1.15 – 1.72
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.08	0.97 – 1.12
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.61	1.03 – 3.26
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	3.27	2.46 – 3.78
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	11.74	9.17 – 16.05
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	0.73	0.46 – 0.81
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	5.95	4.59 – 11.46
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.24	0.92 – 1.74
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.56	1.38 – 2.77
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	6.56	6.42 – 6.88
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	2.29	1.72 – 2.29
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	7.81	6.88 – 7.93
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	34.39	34.39 – 45.85
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.98	1.95 – 2.03
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	34437.38	34437.38 – 35534.36
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	888.57	687.76 – 1013.30
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	652.06	298.03 – 802.39
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1461.49	1146.27 – 1719.40
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1056.53	917.02 – 1490.15
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	133.77	126.15 – 137.55
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	40.00	28.66 – 45.85
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	21.57	11.46 – 27.51
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	45.85	35.53 – 57.31
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	12.03	11.46 – 12.61
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	8.31	8.02 – 8.60
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	99.70	96.75 – 137.55
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	39.02	34.39 – 41.48
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	94.64	93.38 – 137.55
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	119.68	107.99 – 137.55
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	2834.13	2834.13 – 2834.13
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	1263.90	1263.90 – 1263.90
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	1415.54	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	4.76	3.10 – 5.43
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	4.47	3.44 – 4.59
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	1.35	1.27 – 1.42
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	14.33	5.73 – 22.93
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.38	2.17 – 2.64
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	1.95	1.60 – 2.17
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.65	0.69 – 1.78
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.58	0.78 – 2.29
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	1.69	1.03 – 3.44
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	1.78	1.55 – 2.28
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.71	2.29 – 5.85
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	1.56	1.43 – 2.87
Onions (1 kg), Markets	1.96	1.59 – 2.05
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	14.84	11.46 – 17.19
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	39053.41	39053.41 – 39053.41
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	825.31	458.51 – 917.02
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	11004.19	11004.19 – 11004.19

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Coimbra. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index77

Crime Index23

Safe Walking (Day)2

Safe Walking (Night)1

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-1

Mugging / Robbery-1

Car Theft-1

Physical Attack-1

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems-1

Property Crime-1

Corruption-1

Based on 75 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Coimbra. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index82

Skill & Competency2

Speed1

Modern Equipment1

Accuracy1

Friendliness1

Responsiveness1

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction1

Insurance Coverage

None

21%

Public

54%

Private

Employer Sponsored

17%

Based on 24 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Coimbra. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality1

Drinking Water1

Green Spaces & Parks1

Cleanliness0

Comfort to Spend Time1

Garbage Disposal1

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index29

Water Pollution-1

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.512.0 µg/m³

PM1017.0 µg/m³

Based on 26 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Coimbra.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index99

Time Index22

Inefficiency Index124

CO₂ Emission Index3732

Commute

Average Commute

22 min

Transport Modes

Car

55%

Working from Home

18%

Walking

14%

Bus/Trolleybus

14%

Bicycle

Motorcycle

Train/Metro

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 22 Numbeo contributors.

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