Cost of living in Portugal compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 27 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.81 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.50 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 10 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 4.33 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.27 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.33 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.87 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.35 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (CHF 1,301) | CHF 3,527 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (CHF 951) | CHF 2,866 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (CHF 150) | CHF 205 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (CHF 1,028) | CHF 2,179 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (CHF 705) | CHF 1,557 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (CHF 126) | CHF 94 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 53 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (CHF 354) | CHF 305 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (CHF 130) | CHF 116 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 81) | CHF 111 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (CHF 78) | CHF 118 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (CHF 81) | CHF 184 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (CHF 24,343) | CHF 36,492 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 1.84 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (CHF 36) | CHF 78 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (CHF 68) | CHF 211 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 5.94 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 4.15 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 7 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.35 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 4.98 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 58 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 71 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 39 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (CHF 58) | CHF 101 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (CHF 47) | CHF 125 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 5.21 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (CHF 632) | CHF 434 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.33 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 88 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland
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