Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
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Food | + 215% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 215% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (R$ 150) | R$ 36 | + 316% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (R$ 90) | R$ 35 | + 158% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (R$ 61) | R$ 10 | + 482% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.17 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 48) | R$ 13 | + 275% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.50 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 223% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (R$ 57) | R$ 24 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.27 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.33 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.86 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (R$ 72) | R$ 44 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.87 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.50 | + 195% | |
Housing | + 323% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 323% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,527 (R$ 19,924) | R$ 3,821 | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,866 (R$ 16,191) | R$ 2,416 | + 570% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (R$ 1,159) | R$ 673 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,179 (R$ 12,306) | R$ 2,756 | + 347% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,557 (R$ 8,795) | R$ 1,661 | + 430% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (R$ 531) | R$ 557 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (R$ 302) | R$ 90 | + 237% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 305 (R$ 1,725) | R$ 1,914 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (R$ 654) | R$ 655 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (R$ 96) | R$ 31 | + 213% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (R$ 168) | R$ 21 | + 699% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (R$ 628) | R$ 253 | + 148% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (R$ 359) | R$ 262 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (R$ 669) | R$ 411 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (R$ 1,042) | R$ 321 | + 225% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,492 (R$ 206,130) | R$ 110,768 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (R$ 443) | R$ 241 | + 84% | |
Personal Care | + 232% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 232% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (R$ 71) | R$ 20 | + 246% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (R$ 149) | R$ 48 | + 208% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 (R$ 1,192) | R$ 275 | + 334% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (R$ 39) | R$ 19 | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.35 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 235% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.98 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.39 | + 421% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 (R$ 329) | R$ 59 | + 462% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 127% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (R$ 399) | R$ 109 | + 265% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (R$ 220) | R$ 62 | + 257% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (R$ 572) | R$ 251 | + 128% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (R$ 709) | R$ 224 | + 217% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 98) | R$ 30 | + 226% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 105% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 235% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (R$ 2,449) | R$ 4,068 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (R$ 1.86) | R$ 1.11 | + 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (R$ 497) | R$ 135 | + 267% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 49) | R$ 11 | + 337% | |
TOTAL | + 173% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 173% more expensive than in Brazil
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