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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Portugal

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Portugal - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.61 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.91 EUR (4.3 USD) in Switzerland and 1.69 EUR (1.86 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Portugal.

3.91 EUR
1.69 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.83 EUR (3.11 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.26 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Portugal.

2.83 EUR
1.15 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.86 EUR (59.15 USD) in Switzerland and 9.39 EUR (10.31 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Portugal.

53.86 EUR
9.39 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.89 EUR (15.26 USD) in Switzerland and 4 EUR (4.39 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Portugal.

13.89 EUR
4.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 28.18 EUR (30.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5.77 EUR (6.34 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Portugal.

28.18 EUR
5.77 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.62 EUR (10.56 USD) in Switzerland and 5.06 EUR (5.56 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Portugal.

9.62 EUR
5.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 EUR (2.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 EUR (1.19 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Portugal.

2.19 EUR
1.08 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.41 EUR (7.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.2 EUR (2.42 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Portugal.

6.41 EUR
2.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.91 EUR (3.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1.85 EUR (2.03 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Portugal.

2.91 EUR
1.85 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.45 EUR (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 19.62 EUR (21.55 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Switzerland.

15.45 EUR
19.62 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.39 EUR (2.63 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.15 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Portugal.

2.39 EUR
1.05 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.21 EUR (3.52 USD) in Switzerland and 1.18 EUR (1.3 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Portugal.

3.21 EUR
1.18 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 27.57 EUR (30.28 USD) in Switzerland and 7.75 EUR (8.51 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Portugal.

27.57 EUR
7.75 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.8 EUR (1.97 USD) in Switzerland and 0.77 EUR (0.85 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Portugal.

1.80 EUR
0.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.65 USD) in Switzerland and 1.17 EUR (1.28 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Portugal.

2.42 EUR
1.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.23 EUR (3.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1.33 EUR (1.46 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Portugal.

3.23 EUR
1.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in Switzerland and 1.05 EUR (1.15 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Portugal.

2.59 EUR
1.05 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.54 EUR (3.88 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Portugal.

3.54 EUR
1.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.31 EUR (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 11.15 EUR (12.25 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Portugal.

18.31 EUR
11.15 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.61 EUR (5.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.71 EUR (1.88 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Portugal.

4.61 EUR
1.71 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.57 EUR (0.63 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Portugal.

1.42 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.16 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.69 EUR (6.24 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.6 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Portugal.

5.69 EUR
1.46 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in Switzerland and 1.4 EUR (1.54 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Portugal.

4.76 EUR
1.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.55 EUR (9.39 USD) in Switzerland and 2 EUR (2.2 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Portugal.

8.55 EUR
2.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.48 EUR (8.21 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 EUR (2.25 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Portugal.

7.48 EUR
2.05 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 16.03 EUR (17.6 USD) in Switzerland and 7 EUR (7.69 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Portugal.

16.03 EUR
7.00 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.24 EUR (140.83 USD) in Switzerland and 40 EUR (43.93 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Portugal.

128.24 EUR
40.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.72 EUR (29.34 USD) in Switzerland and 9 EUR (9.88 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Portugal.

26.72 EUR
9.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.42 EUR (4.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1.02 EUR (1.12 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Portugal.

4.42 EUR
1.02 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Portugal - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 EUR (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 1.56 EUR (1.71 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in Portugal.

1.93 EUR
1.56 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.86 EUR (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.68 EUR (1.84 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Portugal.

1.86 EUR
1.68 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.19 EUR (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 0.9 EUR (0.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Portugal.

1.19 EUR
0.90 EUR

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.28 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.25 EUR (106.79 USD) in Switzerland and 40 EUR (43.93 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Portugal.

97.25 EUR
40.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.7 EUR (5.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 EUR (1.87 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Portugal.

4.70 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 85.49 EUR (93.89 USD) in Switzerland and 15 EUR (16.47 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Portugal.

85.49 EUR
15.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 EUR (5.87 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 EUR (0.88 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 85% lower in Portugal.

5.34 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.21 EUR (7.92 USD) in Switzerland and 3.5 EUR (3.84 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Portugal.

7.21 EUR
3.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.37 EUR (23.47 USD) in Switzerland and 7 EUR (7.69 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Portugal.

21.37 EUR
7.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 93.27 EUR (102.43 USD) in Switzerland and 34.53 EUR (37.92 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63% lower in Portugal.

93.27 EUR
34.53 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 42.75 EUR (46.94 USD) in Switzerland and 11.75 EUR (12.9 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Portugal.

42.75 EUR
11.75 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.05 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2230 EUR (2449.34 USD) in Switzerland and 755.66 EUR (829.85 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Portugal.

2 230 EUR
755.66 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1707 EUR (1874.77 USD) in Switzerland and 592.11 EUR (650.24 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Portugal.

1 707 EUR
592.11 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4141 EUR (4547.87 USD) in Switzerland and 1324 EUR (1454.05 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68% lower in Portugal.

4 141 EUR
1 324 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2955 EUR (3244.76 USD) in Switzerland and 947.3 EUR (1040.3 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Portugal.

2 955 EUR
947.30 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.59 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 20536 EUR (22552.18 USD) in Switzerland and 2935 EUR (3223.11 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Portugal.

20 536 EUR
2 935 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12065 EUR (13249.44 USD) in Switzerland and 2012 EUR (2209.41 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Portugal.

12 065 EUR
2 012 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Portugal - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.91 times higher than in Portugal.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6793 EUR (7460.42 USD) in Switzerland and 983.66 EUR (1080.23 USD) in Portugal. The average salary is 85.5% lower in Portugal.

6 793 EUR
983.66 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCHF

Switzerland vs. Portugal - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

127 EUR
68.7 EUR

Two stars

152 EUR
66.7 EUR

Three stars

220 EUR
96.3 EUR

Four stars

313 EUR
139 EUR

Five stars

569 EUR
267 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • Portugal: 20 cities, 842 hotels

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