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 25 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.66 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 3.99 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 3.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.30 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.90 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.77 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 14 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.31 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.56 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,185 (CHF 1,185) | CHF 3,365 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €861 (CHF 860) | CHF 2,532 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (CHF 149) | CHF 189 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €825 (CHF 824) | CHF 1,896 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (CHF 605) | CHF 1,449 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (CHF 140) | CHF 97 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 27) | CHF 50 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €334 (CHF 334) | CHF 479 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (CHF 96) | CHF 106 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 33 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (CHF 72) | CHF 105 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 30) | CHF 50 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (CHF 72) | CHF 115 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (CHF 89) | CHF 182 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,059 (CHF 31,040) | CHF 31,210 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.05 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (CHF 35) | CHF 79 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.42 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 35 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (CHF 64) | CHF 130 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.31 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 5.29 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 4.05 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.21 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 4.98 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.69 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 3.07 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 50 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Portugal | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (CHF 27) | CHF 67 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 39 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (CHF 49) | CHF 85 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (CHF 40) | CHF 113 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.71 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 5.13 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €575 (CHF 575) | CHF 813 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (CHF 0.31) | CHF 0.22 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CHF 35) | CHF 81 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland
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