Cost of living in Faro (Portugal) is 55% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Faro (Portugal) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Faro | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 22 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 14 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.36 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 5.35 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 4.05 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.63 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 4.29 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.16 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.48 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.15 (CHF 4.83) | CHF 15 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.56 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (CHF 0.85) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Faro (Portugal) is 51% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Faro | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €948 (CHF 890) | CHF 1,743 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €615 (CHF 577) | CHF 1,498 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (CHF 81) | CHF 175 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €709 (CHF 666) | CHF 1,330 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €495 (CHF 464) | CHF 1,033 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €58 (CHF 54) | CHF 106 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 25) | CHF 38 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €384 (CHF 361) | CHF 421 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (CHF 101) | CHF 109 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Faro (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (CHF 72) | CHF 103 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (CHF 26) | CHF 50 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (CHF 64) | CHF 101 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 (CHF 64) | CHF 117 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Faro (Portugal) is 63% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Faro | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,636 (CHF 25,944) | CHF 27,795 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 1.70 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 137 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Faro (Portugal) is 35% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Faro | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.67 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (CHF 5.90) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (CHF 57) | CHF 64 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.98 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.16 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 4.17 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 3.05 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.52 (CHF 1.43) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 30 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Faro (Portugal) is 45% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Faro | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (CHF 25) | CHF 69 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (CHF 41) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (CHF 41) | CHF 97 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.34 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 4.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 5.90 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (CHF 457) | CHF 400 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (CHF 0.20) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (CHF 34) | CHF 100 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 9 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 103 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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