Cost of living in Portugal compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.82 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 4.44 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.75 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.41 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.93 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.09 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 2.53 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.69 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (CHF 1,162) | CHF 3,140 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €824 (CHF 801) | CHF 2,419 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (CHF 132) | CHF 200 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (CHF 873) | CHF 1,714 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (CHF 589) | CHF 1,271 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (CHF 138) | CHF 116 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (CHF 29) | CHF 55 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (CHF 315) | CHF 472 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (CHF 127) | CHF 123 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 34 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (CHF 85) | CHF 104 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 30) | CHF 46 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CHF 73) | CHF 117 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (CHF 85) | CHF 157 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,050 (CHF 27,280) | CHF 32,081 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.97 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 35) | CHF 81 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (CHF 5.09) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (CHF 62) | CHF 176 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 5.29 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.18 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 5.42 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 3.13 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 3.28 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 55 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (CHF 28) | CHF 76 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (CHF 40) | CHF 85 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (CHF 41) | CHF 123 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €557 (CHF 542) | CHF 679 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 0.28 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CHF 34) | CHF 89 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland
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