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London vs Porto

Porto runs about 52% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,123 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 51.
Porto
$1,927/month · Portugal
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Porto monthly
$1,927
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-52%
Porto relative to London
Rent gap
$1,550
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonPorto
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Porto $1,050. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Porto $459. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Porto $85. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Porto $131. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Porto $28. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Porto $109. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Porto $65. Cheaper in Porto.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonPorto
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,927 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6330✓
Housing2,600 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities267 USD131 USD✓
Food617 USD459 USD✓
Transport282 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓28 USD
Lifestyle169 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓45.3%
Left over each month1,902 USD2,634 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,350 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10080/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality60/10078/100✓
Public transport92/100✓72/100
Walkability90/100✓84/100
English proficiency100/100✓74/100
Nightlife94/100✓78/100
Family friendliness72/10078/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps175 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓15°C
Summer high23°C✓26°C
Winter low3°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,470 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min20 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Lisbon

Porto runs about 52% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,123 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Porto cheaper?

Porto runs about 52% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,123 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Porto compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,561 in Porto, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Porto?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Porto scores 80 and 72. London averages 12°C against 15°C in Porto.