City in Alentejo, Portugal
Cost of living in Évora
How much a month costs in Évora
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,690–2,480 (€1,500–2,200).
Prices in Évora
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €500–850 | $563–956 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €380–650 | $428–731 |
| 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 | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–25 | $17–28 |
Value for money: 60/100
A value score of 60/100 means Évora gives more quality of life per dollar than 59% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 1st 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 Évora
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 Évora?
About $956–1,350 on a lean budget, $1,690–2,480 for a comfortable month and $2,930–4,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Évora?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €500–850 ($563–956) a month in the center and €380–650 ($428–731) outside it.
How much does food cost in Évora?
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
- Visit Évora (city council)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- Rede Expressos
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.