Rent: a two-bed in central Setúbal typically runs €700–1000/month, against €1200–1800 in equivalent Lisbon areas. Buying: price per square metre in Setúbal is €2200–2800; central Lisbon is €4500–6500.
Groceries: the national supermarket chains (Pingo Doce, Continente, Lidl, Auchan) carry the same prices as the rest of the country. The Livramento market is fresher and cheaper than any supermarket for fish — a habit most residents keep.
Transport: monthly Carris Metropolitana pass (inter-urban + urban) ~€40. Fertagus commuter train to Lisbon: monthly pass ~€90. Car: petrol and diesel at national prices (2026 diesel ~€1.60/L); A2 Setúbal-Lisbon tolls ~€6.50 each way.
Healthcare: SNS (public health service) is universal and largely free, with token co-payments. Private supplementary insurance (Médis, AdvanceCare, Multicare) typically €30–80/month per person.
Leisure: beach, Arrábida walks, Sado boat rides are free. Dinner at a family tasca: €12–18/person. Cinema / culture: €7–10. Festival de Banda Desenhada, Festa de Santiago and other municipal festivals are free or near-free.
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Last reviewed: 2026-04