Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 312% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 312% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (R$ 148) | R$ 29 | + 410% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 79) | R$ 26 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (R$ 67) | R$ 7 | + 791% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.43 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 45) | R$ 8 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.50 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 66) | R$ 16 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.62 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.96 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.26 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.09 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.67 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 85) | R$ 37 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.58 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.42 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 343% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 343% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,042 (R$ 17,068) | R$ 3,254 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,114 (R$ 11,862) | R$ 1,902 | + 524% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 184 (R$ 1,035) | R$ 481 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,612 (R$ 9,048) | R$ 1,964 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,235 (R$ 6,931) | R$ 1,290 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 125 (R$ 703) | R$ 330 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (R$ 222) | R$ 77 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 539 (R$ 3,027) | R$ 1,514 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 112 (R$ 629) | R$ 437 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (R$ 83) | R$ 24 | + 240% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (R$ 173) | R$ 17 | + 916% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (R$ 658) | R$ 217 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (R$ 334) | R$ 180 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (R$ 737) | R$ 311 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 197 (R$ 1,108) | R$ 239 | + 363% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,449 (R$ 182,087) | R$ 87,740 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.59 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.28 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (R$ 430) | R$ 211 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 237% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (R$ 83) | R$ 18 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (R$ 255) | R$ 41 | + 526% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (R$ 546) | R$ 235 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.45 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.42 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.69 | + 294% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.96 (R$ 22) | R$ 3.85 | + 477% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (R$ 202) | R$ 39 | + 416% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 168% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 79 (R$ 443) | R$ 99 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (R$ 209) | R$ 52 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 122 (R$ 686) | R$ 236 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 118 (R$ 662) | R$ 181 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (R$ 100) | R$ 25 | + 302% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.14 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 484 (R$ 2,714) | R$ 3,124 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (R$ 2.06) | R$ 1.32 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 97 (R$ 545) | R$ 114 | + 377% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 350% | |
| TOTAL | + 217% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,226 prices entered by 1,363 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 217% more expensive than in Brazil
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