Studying in Portugal vs. Switzerland
Portugal and Switzerland are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €948 in Portugal and €2,335 in Switzerland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Portugal
Cheaper monthly living
Portugal
Lower visa proof of funds
Portugal
Side-by-side comparison
Portugal
Switzerland
Currency
EUR (€)
CHF (CHF)
Public tuition (annual)
€1,500
CHF1,600
≈ €1,664 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€5,000
CHF25,000
≈ €26,000 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€948 / mo
CHF2,245 / mo
≈ €2,335 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€9,120
Proof of funds (annual)
CHF21,000
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga
Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.