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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 2.16 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.82 PLN (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 8.16 PLN (2.24 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Portugal.

15.82 PLN
8.16 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 10.75 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 5.37 PLN (1.48 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 50% lower in Portugal.

10.75 PLN
5.37 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 188.84 PLN (51.93 USD) in Switzerland and 53.22 PLN (14.63 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Portugal.

188.84 PLN
53.22 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 54.87 PLN (15.09 USD) in Switzerland and 21.09 PLN (5.8 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Portugal.

54.87 PLN
21.09 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 123.92 PLN (34.07 USD) in Switzerland and 28.15 PLN (7.74 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Portugal.

123.92 PLN
28.15 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.15 PLN (11.32 USD) in Switzerland and 23.25 PLN (6.39 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Portugal.

41.15 PLN
23.25 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.83 PLN (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4.69 PLN (1.29 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Portugal.

9.83 PLN
4.69 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.53 PLN (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 11.37 PLN (3.13 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Portugal.

27.53 PLN
11.37 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.25 PLN (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 9.09 PLN (2.5 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Portugal.

12.25 PLN
9.09 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 61.71 PLN (16.97 USD) in Switzerland and 78.37 PLN (21.55 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Switzerland.

61.71 PLN
78.37 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.33 PLN (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 5.79 PLN (1.59 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Portugal.

9.33 PLN
5.79 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 12.85 PLN (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 5.88 PLN (1.62 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Portugal.

12.85 PLN
5.88 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 109.88 PLN (30.21 USD) in Switzerland and 43.33 PLN (11.91 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Portugal.

109.88 PLN
43.33 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 8.18 PLN (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 3.97 PLN (1.09 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Portugal.

8.18 PLN
3.97 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.69 PLN (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 7.19 PLN (1.98 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Portugal.

8.69 PLN
7.19 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.39 PLN (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 6.72 PLN (1.85 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 41% lower in Portugal.

11.39 PLN
6.72 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.61 PLN (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 6.17 PLN (1.7 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Portugal.

10.61 PLN
6.17 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.63 PLN (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 5.96 PLN (1.64 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Portugal.

14.63 PLN
5.96 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 73.13 PLN (20.11 USD) in Switzerland and 44.55 PLN (12.25 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Portugal.

73.13 PLN
44.55 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.39 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 9.21 PLN (2.53 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Portugal.

19.39 PLN
9.21 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.99 PLN (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2.83 PLN (0.78 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Portugal.

5.99 PLN
2.83 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.83 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 25.15 PLN (6.92 USD) in Switzerland and 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Portugal.

25.15 PLN
7.90 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 22.04 PLN (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 7.35 PLN (2.02 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Portugal.

22.04 PLN
7.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.58 PLN (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 10.57 PLN (2.91 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Portugal.

36.58 PLN
10.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.01 PLN (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 12.68 PLN (3.49 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Portugal.

32.01 PLN
12.68 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 77.73 PLN (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 33.82 PLN (9.3 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Portugal.

77.73 PLN
33.82 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 548.7 PLN (150.88 USD) in Switzerland and 190.21 PLN (52.3 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Portugal.

548.70 PLN
190.21 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.31 PLN (31.43 USD) in Switzerland and 42.27 PLN (11.62 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63% lower in Portugal.

114.31 PLN
42.27 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 19.39 PLN (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 5.03 PLN (1.38 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Portugal.

19.39 PLN
5.03 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.24 PLN (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 6.77 PLN (1.86 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Portugal.

8.24 PLN
6.77 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.86 PLN (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.27 PLN (2 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Portugal.

7.86 PLN
7.27 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.72 PLN (1.3 USD) in Switzerland and 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Portugal.

4.72 PLN
3.61 PLN

Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.96 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Portugal.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 397.81 PLN (109.39 USD) in Switzerland and 169.08 PLN (46.49 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Portugal.

397.81 PLN
169.08 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 17.83 PLN (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 8.45 PLN (2.32 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Portugal.

17.83 PLN
8.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 315.5 PLN (86.76 USD) in Switzerland and 63.4 PLN (17.43 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Portugal.

315.50 PLN
63.40 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.89 PLN (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 4.23 PLN (1.16 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Portugal.

11.89 PLN
4.23 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 27.44 PLN (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 14.79 PLN (4.07 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Portugal.

27.44 PLN
14.79 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 91.45 PLN (25.15 USD) in Switzerland and 31.7 PLN (8.72 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Portugal.

91.45 PLN
31.70 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 327.3 PLN (90 USD) in Switzerland and 162.31 PLN (44.63 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Portugal.

327.30 PLN
162.31 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 184.32 PLN (50.68 USD) in Switzerland and 61.88 PLN (17.02 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Portugal.

184.32 PLN
61.88 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.77 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 10223 PLN (2811.04 USD) in Switzerland and 3890 PLN (1069.63 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Portugal.

10 223 PLN
3 890 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 8407 PLN (2311.74 USD) in Switzerland and 3083 PLN (847.89 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Portugal.

8 407 PLN
3 083 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 18708 PLN (5144.17 USD) in Switzerland and 6633 PLN (1823.83 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Portugal.

18 708 PLN
6 633 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 13916 PLN (3826.53 USD) in Switzerland and 4904 PLN (1348.57 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Portugal.

13 916 PLN
4 904 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.16 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 89164 PLN (24518.09 USD) in Switzerland and 14521 PLN (3993.07 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Portugal.

89 164 PLN
14 521 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 68347 PLN (18793.94 USD) in Switzerland and 11031 PLN (3033.41 USD) in Portugal. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Portugal.

68 347 PLN
11 031 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Portugal - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 6.6 times higher than in Portugal.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29018 PLN (7979.17 USD) in Switzerland and 4396 PLN (1208.85 USD) in Portugal. The average salary is 84.9% lower in Portugal.

29 018 PLN
4 396 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

506 PLN
274 PLN

Two stars

605 PLN
266 PLN

Three stars

879 PLN
385 PLN

Four stars

1 248 PLN
555 PLN

Five stars

2 273 PLN
1 067 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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