Cost of living in Braga (Portugal) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Braga (Portugal) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Braga | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.84 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 4.06 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.32 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.82 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 3.30 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.49 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.95 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.78 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 3.05 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.82 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Braga (Portugal) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Braga | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,074 (CHF 1,014) | CHF 3,773 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €809 (CHF 764) | CHF 2,282 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (CHF 163) | CHF 187 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €936 (CHF 883) | CHF 2,376 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €643 (CHF 607) | CHF 1,457 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (CHF 126) | CHF 104 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 28) | CHF 34 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €260 (CHF 245) | CHF 327 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 (CHF 152) | CHF 76 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.78 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Braga (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Braga | Zurich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CHF 81) | CHF 104 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 35) | CHF 50 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (CHF 71) | CHF 89 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (CHF 81) | CHF 132 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Braga (Portugal) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Braga | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,527 (CHF 31,655) | CHF 26,830 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.75 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 91 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 54 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Braga (Portugal) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Braga | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.73 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 15 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.30 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (CHF 62) | CHF 115 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 5.38 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 4.24 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.63 (CHF 4.38) | CHF 4.67 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 3.69 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 3.55 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 54 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Braga (Portugal) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Braga | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (CHF 25) | CHF 57 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 32 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (CHF 57) | CHF 185 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (CHF 40) | CHF 93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 16 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.68 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 5.70 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.04 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €518 (CHF 489) | CHF 541 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 0.49 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (CHF 28) | CHF 60 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (CHF 4.91) | CHF 9 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 571 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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