Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 162% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil)
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Food | + 225% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 225% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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Bern | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (R$ 133) | R$ 30 | + 341% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (R$ 79) | R$ 35 | + 125% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (R$ 70) | R$ 11 | + 535% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.53 | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 287% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.05 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.74 | + 284% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (R$ 60) | R$ 22 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.08 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.63 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.71 | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.60 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.58 | + 154% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 84) | R$ 37 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.16 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.34 | + 171% | |
Housing | + 290% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 290% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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Bern | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,440 (R$ 13,288) | R$ 2,987 | + 345% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,895 (R$ 10,319) | R$ 1,641 | + 529% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (R$ 1,195) | R$ 389 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,542 (R$ 8,399) | R$ 2,237 | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,035 (R$ 5,637) | R$ 1,459 | + 286% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (R$ 718) | R$ 285 | + 152% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (R$ 199) | R$ 97 | + 105% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 501 (R$ 2,729) | R$ 1,810 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 146 (R$ 795) | R$ 517 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (R$ 74) | R$ 17 | + 326% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (R$ 199) | R$ 17 | + 1043% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 90 (R$ 491) | R$ 289 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (R$ 305) | R$ 217 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (R$ 687) | R$ 427 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (R$ 1,027) | R$ 311 | + 230% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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Bern | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,006 (R$ 174,278) | R$ 89,532 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.95 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (R$ 432) | R$ 231 | + 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 36 (R$ 196) | R$ 79 | + 149% | |
Personal Care | + 167% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 167% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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Bern | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (R$ 56) | R$ 15 | + 280% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (R$ 165) | R$ 35 | + 370% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (R$ 703) | R$ 277 | + 154% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 38) | R$ 14 | + 165% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.04 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.96 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 147% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.39 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.56 | + 305% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (R$ 235) | R$ 44 | + 438% | |
Entertainment | + 151% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 151% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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Bern | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 63 (R$ 345) | R$ 94 | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (R$ 210) | R$ 51 | + 312% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 155 (R$ 843) | R$ 161 | + 423% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 91 (R$ 497) | R$ 238 | + 109% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (R$ 79) | R$ 25 | + 221% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.11 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 37) | R$ 7 | + 409% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (R$ 2,999) | R$ 2,732 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (R$ 1.99) | R$ 1.13 | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (R$ 473) | R$ 107 | + 341% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 333% | |
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TOTAL | + 162% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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