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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

PLNEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Portugal - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.63 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.63 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 7.2 PLN (1.93 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Portugal.

16.63 PLN
7.20 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.04 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 4.9 PLN (1.31 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Portugal.

12.04 PLN
4.90 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.02 PLN (61.38 USD) in Switzerland and 40 PLN (10.72 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Portugal.

229.02 PLN
40.00 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.07 PLN (15.83 USD) in Switzerland and 17.04 PLN (4.57 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Portugal.

59.07 PLN
17.04 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 119.83 PLN (32.11 USD) in Switzerland and 24.58 PLN (6.59 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Portugal.

119.83 PLN
24.58 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 40.9 PLN (10.96 USD) in Switzerland and 21.56 PLN (5.78 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Portugal.

40.90 PLN
21.56 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.32 PLN (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 4.6 PLN (1.23 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Portugal.

9.32 PLN
4.60 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.26 PLN (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 9.37 PLN (2.51 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Portugal.

27.26 PLN
9.37 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.36 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 7.88 PLN (2.11 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Portugal.

12.36 PLN
7.88 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.32 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 80.41 PLN (21.55 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Switzerland.

63.32 PLN
80.41 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.18 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 4.47 PLN (1.2 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Portugal.

10.18 PLN
4.47 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.63 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 5.03 PLN (1.35 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Portugal.

13.63 PLN
5.03 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.24 PLN (31.42 USD) in Switzerland and 33.02 PLN (8.85 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Portugal.

117.24 PLN
33.02 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.63 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 3.28 PLN (0.88 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 57% lower in Portugal.

7.63 PLN
3.28 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.27 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 4.98 PLN (1.34 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Portugal.

10.27 PLN
4.98 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.72 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 5.67 PLN (1.52 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Portugal.

13.72 PLN
5.67 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 4.47 PLN (1.2 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Portugal.

11.00 PLN
4.47 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.04 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 4.69 PLN (1.26 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Portugal.

15.04 PLN
4.69 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.04 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 45.71 PLN (12.25 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Portugal.

75.04 PLN
45.71 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.58 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 7.28 PLN (1.95 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Portugal.

19.58 PLN
7.28 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.04 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 2.43 PLN (0.65 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Portugal.

6.04 PLN
2.43 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.15 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.17 PLN (6.48 USD) in Switzerland and 6.22 PLN (1.67 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Portugal.

24.17 PLN
6.22 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.22 PLN (5.42 USD) in Switzerland and 5.96 PLN (1.6 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Portugal.

20.22 PLN
5.96 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.35 PLN (9.74 USD) in Switzerland and 8.52 PLN (2.28 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Portugal.

36.35 PLN
8.52 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.81 PLN (8.52 USD) in Switzerland and 8.73 PLN (2.34 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Portugal.

31.81 PLN
8.73 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.16 PLN (18.27 USD) in Switzerland and 29.82 PLN (7.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Portugal.

68.16 PLN
29.82 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 545.29 PLN (146.13 USD) in Switzerland and 170.41 PLN (45.67 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Portugal.

545.29 PLN
170.41 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.6 PLN (30.44 USD) in Switzerland and 38.34 PLN (10.28 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Portugal.

113.60 PLN
38.34 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.81 PLN (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 4.35 PLN (1.16 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Portugal.

18.81 PLN
4.35 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.21 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.91 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.38 PLN (1.71 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Portugal.

7.91 PLN
6.38 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.64 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 6.88 PLN (1.84 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Portugal.

7.64 PLN
6.88 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.89 PLN (1.31 USD) in Switzerland and 3.68 PLN (0.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Portugal.

4.89 PLN
3.68 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.27 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 413.51 PLN (110.82 USD) in Switzerland and 170.41 PLN (45.67 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Portugal.

413.51 PLN
170.41 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.99 PLN (5.36 USD) in Switzerland and 7.24 PLN (1.94 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Portugal.

19.99 PLN
7.24 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 363.52 PLN (97.42 USD) in Switzerland and 63.9 PLN (17.13 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Portugal.

363.52 PLN
63.90 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.72 PLN (6.09 USD) in Switzerland and 3.41 PLN (0.91 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 85% lower in Portugal.

22.72 PLN
3.41 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.67 PLN (8.22 USD) in Switzerland and 14.91 PLN (4 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Portugal.

30.67 PLN
14.91 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 90.88 PLN (24.36 USD) in Switzerland and 29.82 PLN (7.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Portugal.

90.88 PLN
29.82 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 396.6 PLN (106.29 USD) in Switzerland and 147.1 PLN (39.42 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Portugal.

396.60 PLN
147.10 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 181.76 PLN (48.71 USD) in Switzerland and 50.06 PLN (13.42 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Portugal.

181.76 PLN
50.06 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.04 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 9484 PLN (2541.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3219 PLN (862.75 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Portugal.

9 484 PLN
3 219 PLN

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 7259 PLN (1945.41 USD) in Switzerland and 2523 PLN (676.02 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Portugal.

7 259 PLN
2 523 PLN

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 17609 PLN (4719.23 USD) in Switzerland and 5641 PLN (1511.7 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68% lower in Portugal.

17 609 PLN
5 641 PLN

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 12564 PLN (3367.01 USD) in Switzerland and 4036 PLN (1081.55 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Portugal.

12 564 PLN
4 036 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.58 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 87322 PLN (23401.9 USD) in Switzerland and 12504 PLN (3350.9 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Portugal.

87 322 PLN
12 504 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 51302 PLN (13748.65 USD) in Switzerland and 8571 PLN (2297 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Portugal.

51 302 PLN
8 571 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.89 times higher than in Portugal.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28887 PLN (7741.51 USD) in Switzerland and 4191 PLN (1123.06 USD) in Portugal. The average salary is 85.5% lower in Portugal.

28 887 PLN
4 191 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURCHFUSD

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

One star

519 PLN
282 PLN

Two stars

621 PLN
273 PLN

Three stars

902 PLN
395 PLN

Four stars

1 281 PLN
569 PLN

Five stars

2 332 PLN
1 095 PLN

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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