Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 252% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (R$ 184) | R$ 36 | + 408% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (R$ 102) | R$ 35 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (R$ 62) | R$ 11 | + 468% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.74 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.17 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 53) | R$ 13 | + 317% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.96 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (R$ 62) | R$ 24 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 103) | R$ 48 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.07 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.44 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.49 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 365% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 365% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,360 (R$ 22,253) | R$ 3,844 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,670 (R$ 17,684) | R$ 2,567 | + 589% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 308 (R$ 2,040) | R$ 709 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,001 (R$ 13,256) | R$ 2,857 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,493 (R$ 9,887) | R$ 1,816 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 102 (R$ 675) | R$ 524 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (R$ 340) | R$ 97 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 326 (R$ 2,158) | R$ 1,853 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (R$ 726) | R$ 640 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (R$ 101) | R$ 30 | + 236% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 195) | R$ 22 | + 800% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (R$ 701) | R$ 258 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (R$ 405) | R$ 264 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 119 (R$ 791) | R$ 405 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 172 (R$ 1,141) | R$ 321 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 102% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,919 (R$ 231,278) | R$ 116,838 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.99 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.83 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (R$ 510) | R$ 241 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 206% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (R$ 66) | R$ 22 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 10 (R$ 66) | R$ 47 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 154 (R$ 1,023) | R$ 275 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.35 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (R$ 44) | R$ 18 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.88 (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 339% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.43 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.63 | + 422% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 52 (R$ 345) | R$ 56 | + 512% | |
| Entertainment | + 276% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 276% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (R$ 517) | R$ 111 | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (R$ 258) | R$ 59 | + 338% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (R$ 671) | R$ 222 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (R$ 829) | R$ 228 | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (R$ 109) | R$ 32 | + 238% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.42 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 47) | R$ 11 | + 320% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (R$ 2,872) | R$ 3,485 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 1.22 | + 443% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 85 (R$ 563) | R$ 137 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 57) | R$ 12 | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 219% more expensive than in Brazil
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