Cost of living in Portugal compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.83 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.68 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.61 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.16 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 3.73 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (CHF 4.46) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.34 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 2.06 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.35 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 15 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.93 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 2.52 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.55 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,105 (CHF 1,218) | CHF 2,736 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (CHF 807) | CHF 2,168 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (CHF 132) | CHF 167 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (CHF 828) | CHF 1,619 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (CHF 576) | CHF 1,180 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (CHF 101) | CHF 94 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 33) | CHF 40 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €370 (CHF 408) | CHF 400 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (CHF 137) | CHF 137 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (CHF 81) | CHF 111 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 36) | CHF 60 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 87) | CHF 128 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (CHF 90) | CHF 167 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,122 (CHF 28,801) | CHF 28,438 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.50 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 39) | CHF 84 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (CHF 55) | CHF 106 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.71 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 4.74 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 5.27 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 3.91 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.67 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (CHF 31) | CHF 77 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (CHF 50) | CHF 246 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (CHF 47) | CHF 107 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 5.06 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.65 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €509 (CHF 561) | CHF 464 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.39 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 42) | CHF 110 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland
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