Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland)
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Salvador | Basel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 45 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.98 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 4.47 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 27 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 11 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 3.85 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.61 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.93 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 54 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.68 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.45 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 2.64 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 70% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Salvador | Basel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,161 (CHF 568) | CHF 2,532 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,490 (CHF 447) | CHF 1,981 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 886 (CHF 159) | CHF 253 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,966 (CHF 712) | CHF 1,375 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,823 (CHF 327) | CHF 930 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 354 (CHF 64) | CHF 154 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 52 (CHF 9) | CHF 61 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,877 (CHF 337) | CHF 516 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 629 (CHF 113) | CHF 150 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 18 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 31 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Salvador | Basel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 189 (CHF 34) | CHF 103 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 328 (CHF 59) | CHF 61 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 370 (CHF 66) | CHF 119 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 345 (CHF 62) | CHF 194 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Salvador | Basel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 92,370 (CHF 16,587) | CHF 26,651 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.66 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.88 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 266 (CHF 48) | CHF 83 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 33 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Salvador | Basel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 14 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 44 (CHF 8) | CHF 34 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 192 (CHF 34) | CHF 173 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 5.26 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 4.98 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 5.20 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 3.06 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.85 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 3.67 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (CHF 10) | CHF 46 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Salvador | Basel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 94 (CHF 17) | CHF 80 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 69 (CHF 12) | CHF 34 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 152 (CHF 27) | CHF 233 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 214 (CHF 38) | CHF 143 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 17 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 5.89 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,566 (CHF 820) | CHF 449 | + 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (CHF 0.23) | CHF 0.36 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (CHF 25) | CHF 107 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 14 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 375 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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