Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oporto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 30 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.35 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 13 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 1.74 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.66 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 3.96 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.77 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 4.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.93 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.44 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.18 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.46 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.73 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oporto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,073 (CHF 1,009) | CHF 3,504 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €811 (CHF 763) | CHF 3,063 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (CHF 105) | CHF 163 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €891 (CHF 838) | CHF 2,213 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 (CHF 573) | CHF 1,728 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (CHF 73) | CHF 121 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (CHF 29) | CHF 42 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €272 (CHF 256) | CHF 547 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CHF 98) | CHF 180 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (CHF 5.26) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (CHF 77) | CHF 96 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (CHF 25) | CHF 58 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (CHF 91) | CHF 132 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (CHF 70) | CHF 181 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oporto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,922 (CHF 24,391) | CHF 34,446 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.88 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 71 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 34 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.99 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.51 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 29 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (CHF 50) | CHF 129 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.43 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 9 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.29 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.80 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 5.10 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 4.48 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 4.59 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 42 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Oporto | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 84 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 43 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (CHF 59) | CHF 119 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (CHF 40) | CHF 130 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 23 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.59 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.90 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.63 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €638 (CHF 600) | CHF 589 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.33 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (CHF 32) | CHF 110 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (CHF 4.98) | CHF 9 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 542 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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