Is Gondomar Expensive?

Porto, Portugal

-25% vs Porto avg

Living in Gondomar, Porto

Gondomar is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Porto, with a cost of living index of 22.6 — that is -25% compared to the Porto average. Ranked #18 of 18, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €509/month, compared to a range of €509 in Gondomar to €848 in Foz do Douro.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Gondomar, housing takes up roughly 34% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €20,349 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Gondomar

Salaries in Gondomar reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 22.6:

After tax and deductions of 27.4% in Portugal, take-home pay for someone earning €20,349 would be roughly €14,774/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

22.6
COLI Index
0.75x
vs City Avg
€509
Est. 1BR Rent
#18
of 18 Areas
27.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Gondomar

Estimated annual deductions on a €14,372 salary in Gondomar, Porto (local employee).

Income Tax
16%
Social Security
11.0%
Total Deductions: 27.4%
Est. Take-Home: €10,432/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Gondomar would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $16,950
London GBP £14,587
Dubai AED AED 84,814

Other Neighborhoods in Porto

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Foz do Douro 37.6 1.25x +25%
Ribeira 36.7 1.22x +22%
Boavista 34.6 1.15x +15%
Clérigos 34.6 1.15x +15%
Cedofeita 33.1 1.10x +10%

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Compare Gondomar

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Gondomar:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gondomar expensive in Porto?

Gondomar is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Porto. It costs about -25% less than the city average, ranking #18 out of 18 neighborhoods.

How does Gondomar compare to the Porto average?

The cost of living in Gondomar is well below the Porto average. With a multiplier of 0.75x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -25% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.