City in Central Portugal, Portugal
Cost of living in Coimbra
How much a month costs in Coimbra
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,800–2,590 (€1,600–2,300).
Prices in Coimbra
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €550–900 | $619–1,010 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–700 | $450–788 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €18–32 | $20–36 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €60–120 | $68–135 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €7–11 | $7.9–12.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €16–28 | $18–32 |
| Cappuccino | €1–3 | $1.1–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2 | $2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €4–8 | $4.5–9.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €22–38 | $25–43 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–25 | $17–28 |
Value for money: 59/100
A value score of 59/100 means Coimbra gives more quality of life per dollar than 58% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 19 places we cover in Portugal.
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Cost of living across Portugal
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Évora | $1,690–2,480 | 60/100 |
| Coimbra | $1,800–2,590 | 59/100 |
| Braga | $1,800–2,590 | 59/100 |
| Nazaré | $1,910–2,700 | 45/100 |
| Aveiro | $1,910–2,810 | 53/100 |
| Douro Valley | $2,030–2,930 | 49/100 |
| Silver Coast | $2,030–2,930 | 50/100 |
| Faro | $2,030–3,040 | 44/100 |
| Azores | $2,140–3,150 | 46/100 |
| Tavira | $2,250–3,260 | 40/100 |
| Porto | $2,250–3,380 | 33/100 |
| Madeira | $2,250–3,380 | 39/100 |
| Albufeira | $2,250–3,380 | 35/100 |
| Ericeira | $2,360–3,490 | 37/100 |
| Algarve | $2,480–3,600 | 30/100 |
| Sintra | $2,480–3,600 | 26/100 |
| Lagos | $2,590–3,710 | 25/100 |
| Lisbon | $2,930–4,050 | 18/100 |
| Cascais | $2,930–4,280 | 22/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Coimbra
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Coimbra?
About $1,010–1,460 on a lean budget, $1,800–2,590 for a comfortable month and $3,150–4,730 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Coimbra?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €550–900 ($619–1,010) a month in the center and €400–700 ($450–788) outside it.
How much does food cost in Coimbra?
A local meal is €7–11 ($7.9–12.4); a mid-range restaurant is €16–28 ($18–32) per person.
Is Portugal expensive?
Prices in Portugal are about 60% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- University of Coimbra (UNESCO site)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- SMTUC
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.