Cost of Living in Cascais
Cascais is 10-20% more expensive than Lisbon for housing and schools, slightly cheaper for everyday items. A single person needs €2,200-3,200/month; families with kids in international schools need €5,000+.
Single adult
€2,200-3,200
per month
Couple
€3,200-4,500
per month
Family of 4
€5,000-9,000 (with international school)
per month
Housing
1-bed apartment, Cascais Centro
€1,600-2,800
1-bed apartment, Estoril
€1,300-2,200
3-bed house, Birre/Cobre
€2,500-4,500
4-bed villa, Quinta da Marinha
€4,000-8,000
Utilities
€100-200/month
Food & groceries
Bica at a cafe
€1.00-2.00
Lunch menu
€12-18
Dinner at a beachfront restaurant
€30-60 per person
Weekly groceries (Continente/Jumbo)
€60-110
Transport
Navegante pass (covers train to Lisbon)
€40
Train to Lisbon single
€2.40
Petrol
€1.75-1.95
Parking is usually free in residential areas
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Utilities
Fibre internet
€35-45/month
Electricity (AC in summer)
€60-120/month
Leisure & lifestyle
Beach club day pass (summer)
€15-40
Golf green fee (Oitavos, Quinta da Marinha)
€100-200
Surfing lesson
€40-60
International school fee (per child, per year)
€8,000-25,000
Salary you need
€3,500/month net for a comfortable single life. €7,000+ for a family with kids in international school.
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