10.6% below the Portugal average
Ranked #344 of 577 cities · More expensive than 40.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Portugal average · See Portugal ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 772/mo ≈ $868 | EUR 569/mo ≈ $640 | 26% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 1,328/mo ≈ $1,493 | EUR 913/mo ≈ $1,026 | 31% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Coimbra has a cost of living index of 33.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Coimbra is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #344 of 577 cities). It is 10.6% cheaper than the Portugal average, based on 7 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Portugal earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,776/month after tax (33.4% effective rate). See full Portugal tax calculator →
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