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 | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 27 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 11 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.74 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 4.14 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.02 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.58 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.18 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.21 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.25 (CHF 5.03) | CHF 18 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 3.39 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.87 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,470 (CHF 1,407) | CHF 3,652 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €969 (CHF 928) | CHF 2,479 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (CHF 108) | CHF 227 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €958 (CHF 917) | CHF 2,199 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (CHF 673) | CHF 1,556 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (CHF 81) | CHF 149 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 44 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (CHF 315) | CHF 349 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (CHF 118) | CHF 115 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 20 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 80) | CHF 106 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 29) | CHF 48 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 83) | CHF 128 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (CHF 86) | CHF 151 | - 43% | |
| 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 | €25,098 (CHF 24,025) | CHF 33,549 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 1.84 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 76 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 15 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.81 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 18 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (CHF 62) | CHF 131 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.00 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 5.00 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.35 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 5.39 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.64 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 4.94 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 5.14 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 3.63 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 59 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 88 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 43 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (CHF 52) | CHF 169 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (CHF 43) | CHF 140 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 6 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.08 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €434 (CHF 415) | CHF 581 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 1.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (CHF 35) | CHF 101 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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