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Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal 🇵🇹
#823 ,

Nomad Score: 74%

Cost Breakdown

Category
🏠 Housing
$450.00
$1,200.00
$70.00
🔌 Utilities
$110.00
$150.00
$0.00
📶 Internet & Mobile
$35.00
$60.00
$5.00
🛒 Groceries
$220.00
$400.00
$15.00
🚗 Transportation
$45.00
$80.00
$7.00
🍽️ Dining Out
$90.00
$450.00
$30.00
🎟️ Leisure Activities
$40.00
$120.00
$12.00
🏥 Health Insurance
$50.00
$200.00
$10.00
📝 Visa & Legal Fees
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
Total
$1,045.00
$2,690.00
$149.00

Cost Profile Definitions:

Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.

Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.

Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.

Individual Item Costs

🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.50
Typical price for a pint in local bars; tourist areas may charge more. per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Local restaurants offer affordable meals; prices can rise slightly in tourist zones. per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Standard fast food chains; prices stable year-round. per meal

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