Portugal Liechtenstein

Updated 2026-05-04

Portugal

Minimum Wage

€5.31 /hr

$6.18 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

€1,550 /mo

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -76% Portugal vs Liechtenstein

Unlike Liechtenstein, which has no statutory minimum wage, Portugal mandates a wage floor of $6/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,805/mo in Portugal versus $7,655/mo in Liechtenstein, a 4.2:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Portugal and Liechtenstein
Metric	Portugal	Liechtenstein	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	€5.31 $6.18	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	€920 $1,071.39	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	€12,880 $14,999.42	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	€1,550 /mo $1,805.05	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	-76.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	€1,150 /mo $1,339.23	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	€14,000 /yr $16,303.71	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	-84.9%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Portugal is higher.

Work Week

Portugal: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Labour Code). The first hour of overtime on a working day is paid at 125%, subsequent hours at 137.5%. Overtime on rest days and public holidays is paid at 150%. Maximum 150 hours of overtime per year (can be increased to 200 by collective agreement). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.
Liechtenstein: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Liechtenstein's labor law (Arbeitsgesetz) largely mirrors Swiss standards. The standard contractual workweek is typically 40-42 hours. Maximum working time and overtime provisions follow cantonal-equivalent arrangements. German is the official language.

See this comparison from Liechtenstein's perspective: Liechtenstein vs Portugal

Compare Portugal with...

Portugal vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

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Portugal vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Portugal vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Portugal vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Portugal vs France € 12.02 /hr

Portugal vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Portugal vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Portugal vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Portugal vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Portugal vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Portugal vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Portugal vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Portugal vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Portugal vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Portugal vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Portugal vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Portugal vs Switzerland

Portugal vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Portugal vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Portugal vs Sweden

Portugal vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Portugal vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Portugal or Liechtenstein?

In Portugal, the minimum wage is €5.31/hr ($6.18 USD). In Liechtenstein, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much less does the average worker earn in Portugal compared to Liechtenstein?

The average gross salary in Portugal is €1,550/mo ($1,805.05 USD), compared to CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD) in Liechtenstein. In USD terms, workers in Portugal earn approximately 324% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Portugal and Liechtenstein is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Liechtenstein earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Portugal.

How do work hours compare between Portugal and Liechtenstein?

Both Portugal and Liechtenstein mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.