Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 205% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 132) | R$ 33 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (R$ 78) | R$ 32 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (R$ 68) | R$ 11 | + 496% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.40 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 62) | R$ 24 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.20 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.14 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.92 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.92 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 77) | R$ 45 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.46 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.63 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.98 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 297% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 297% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,399 (R$ 17,730) | R$ 3,273 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,544 (R$ 13,272) | R$ 2,205 | + 502% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 156 (R$ 812) | R$ 560 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,913 (R$ 9,977) | R$ 2,545 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,508 (R$ 7,867) | R$ 1,598 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 83 (R$ 433) | R$ 473 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (R$ 262) | R$ 85 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 473 (R$ 2,468) | R$ 2,074 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 122 (R$ 635) | R$ 594 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (R$ 67) | R$ 28 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (R$ 178) | R$ 18 | + 867% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (R$ 549) | R$ 243 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (R$ 256) | R$ 225 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 113 (R$ 590) | R$ 364 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (R$ 984) | R$ 265 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,608 (R$ 154,449) | R$ 102,646 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.98 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (R$ 419) | R$ 227 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 184% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (R$ 87) | R$ 20 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (R$ 188) | R$ 48 | + 291% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 120 (R$ 626) | R$ 243 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.94 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.91 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.74 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.68 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.89 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 (R$ 301) | R$ 51 | + 489% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 66 (R$ 343) | R$ 99 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (R$ 203) | R$ 57 | + 257% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 53 (R$ 274) | R$ 203 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 111 (R$ 577) | R$ 194 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 15 (R$ 80) | R$ 28 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.03 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 243% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 816 (R$ 4,259) | R$ 4,361 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.22 (R$ 1.14) | R$ 1.09 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 86 (R$ 451) | R$ 116 | + 288% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 46) | R$ 13 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,798 prices entered by 1,949 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 160% more expensive than in Brazil
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