Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Vila Nova de Gaia | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.73 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 16 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.03 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 11 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.80 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.56 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.53 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 4.34 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.89 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.35 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.06 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.09 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.17 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.12 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.77 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.07 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Vila Nova de Gaia | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €891 (CHF 859) | CHF 3,923 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €676 (CHF 651) | CHF 2,853 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (CHF 128) | CHF 284 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €668 (CHF 644) | CHF 2,276 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €464 (CHF 447) | CHF 1,572 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €65 (CHF 63) | CHF 77 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (CHF 27) | CHF 51 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | €373 (CHF 360) | CHF 357 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 89) | CHF 80 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 33 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Vila Nova de Gaia | Zurich | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (CHF 69) | CHF 123 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (CHF 44) | CHF 67 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 76) | CHF 120 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (CHF 86) | CHF 191 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Vila Nova de Gaia | Zurich | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,965 (CHF 25,031) | CHF 37,879 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 1.82 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 86 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Vila Nova de Gaia | Zurich | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 57) | CHF 135 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.58 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 7 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.93 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 4.58 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.61 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.17 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.16 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 55 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Vila Nova de Gaia | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 61 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (CHF 51) | CHF 160 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (CHF 38) | CHF 137 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 5.72 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.01 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (CHF 467) | CHF 516 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.41 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 44) | CHF 90 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 (CHF 4.87) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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