Braga, Portugal
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Braga, Portugal: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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71%
Quality of life -
31%
Cost of living -
53%
Connectivity -
97%
Weather
68
General
| Currency | EUR |
| Population (in millions) | 0.4 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 151 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Matosinhos, Braga 2 |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Superbock |
| Most popular local dish | Francesinha |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga Cathedral, Palácio dos Biscainhos |
| Discount airline | Ryanair |
| Major airline | TAP Air Portugal |
| Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
| Primary train stations | Braga-São Vicente, Braga-Guimarães, Braga-Caldelas |
| Primary airports | Braga Airport, Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Porto Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 10000 EUR |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Av. Central, Loja 1.1, Braga Parque Shopping, 4710-427 Braga, Portugal |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 100 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | Worten |
| Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 25.50 EUR |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand | Mango |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $17,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $20,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 23% |
| Income tax rate | 23% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 EUR |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Millennium BCP |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 112 (police), 112 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
71%
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66%
Safety, freedom, rights -
91%
Traffic -
59%
Property to income -
34%
Crime -
77%
Healthcare -
97%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,008 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.5% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €277 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €5,493 |
Cost of living
31%
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Purchasing Power
59%
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Rent
18%
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Food
37%
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Restaurant
36%
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Workspace
23%
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Transport
16%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €604.29 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €487.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €971.43 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €750.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €7.88 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €0.72 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.05 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | €2.20 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | €6.99 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.63 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €4.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €1.11 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.27 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €5.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €5.05 |
| Apples (1kg) | €1.56 |
| Oranges (1kg) | €1.41 |
| Potato (1kg) | €0.96 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | €0.78 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.11 |
| Tomato (1kg) | €1.86 |
| Banana (1kg) | €1.15 |
| Onion (1kg) | €1.14 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €10.06 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €8.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €30.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €7.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €1.85 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €3.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.39 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.05 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | €1.29 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €97.40 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.15 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €31.56 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €36.43 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €7.88 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €6.60 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.55 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €26.75 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | €1.90 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €25,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €25,000.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €3.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €0.47 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €15.00 |
