Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 339% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 339% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (R$ 159) | R$ 28 | + 467% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 87) | R$ 27 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (R$ 76) | R$ 8 | + 881% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.88 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 47) | R$ 8 | + 455% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.80 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.59 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (R$ 68) | R$ 18 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.56 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.84 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 91) | R$ 38 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.62 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.38 | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 353% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 353% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,797 (R$ 17,095) | R$ 3,105 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,185 (R$ 13,355) | R$ 1,827 | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (R$ 1,014) | R$ 491 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,637 (R$ 10,003) | R$ 2,079 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,195 (R$ 7,300) | R$ 1,300 | + 462% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (R$ 574) | R$ 370 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (R$ 247) | R$ 79 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 426 (R$ 2,601) | R$ 1,688 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (R$ 777) | R$ 468 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (R$ 92) | R$ 23 | + 308% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 178) | R$ 17 | + 946% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (R$ 662) | R$ 211 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (R$ 377) | R$ 194 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (R$ 785) | R$ 327 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (R$ 1,021) | R$ 247 | + 313% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,665 (R$ 169,067) | R$ 88,168 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.47 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (R$ 533) | R$ 224 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 238% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (R$ 99) | R$ 17 | + 495% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (R$ 147) | R$ 41 | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (R$ 598) | R$ 219 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.95 | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (R$ 29) | R$ 4.10 | + 597% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (R$ 239) | R$ 43 | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 191% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (R$ 457) | R$ 94 | + 388% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (R$ 215) | R$ 53 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 251 (R$ 1,534) | R$ 224 | + 585% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (R$ 661) | R$ 184 | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (R$ 97) | R$ 25 | + 285% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 344% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (R$ 2,833) | R$ 3,562 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (R$ 2.01) | R$ 1.27 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (R$ 630) | R$ 117 | + 440% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 53) | R$ 10 | + 416% | |
| TOTAL | + 230% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 230% more expensive than in Brazil
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