- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Switzerland
- Recife
- Geneva
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Recife (Brazil) and Geneva (Switzerland)
| Food | 52% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 22 (CHF 10.67) | CHF 23 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.43 (CHF 8.29) | CHF 13.54 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.64 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 9.60 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.74 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.81 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.14 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 5.96 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.82 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 3.97 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9.29 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 8.20 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.14 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 3.90 | 49% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.57 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.30 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.90 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.58 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 (CHF 12.03) | CHF 12.11 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.58 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 2.84 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 3.05 | 69% |
| Housing | 69% | ||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,743 (CHF 829) | CHF 3,417 | 76% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 344 (CHF 164) | CHF 181 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 73 (CHF 35) | CHF 59 | 41% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,514 (CHF 720) | CHF 808 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 348 (CHF 165) | CHF 210 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19.50 (CHF 9.27) | CHF 10.21 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15.71 (CHF 7.47) | CHF 25 | 70% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 197 (CHF 94) | CHF 133 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 153 (CHF 73) | CHF 67 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 237 (CHF 113) | CHF 128 | 12% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 133 (CHF 63) | CHF 161 | 61% |
| Transportation | 27% | ||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,857 (CHF 25,141) | CHF 28,557 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.70 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 1.85 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 97 (CHF 46) | CHF 68 | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 25 (CHF 11.70) | CHF 36 | 67% |
| Personal Care | 54% | ||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 10.66 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 17.23 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12.91 (CHF 6.14) | CHF 7.14 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7.41 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 5.14 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8.54 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 5.79 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6.10 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 4 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.83 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 4.90 | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 (CHF 9.78) | CHF 41 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 42% | ||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 61 (CHF 29) | CHF 64 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (CHF 14.54) | CHF 36 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 76 (CHF 36) | CHF 144 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 124 (CHF 59) | CHF 120 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10.29 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 19.20 | 75% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.63 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 4.85 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.50 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 6.67 | 68% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 580 (CHF 276) | CHF 167 | 65% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 0.54 | 24% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 127 (CHF 60) | CHF 171 | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.94 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 7.76 | 70% |
| TOTAL | 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,570 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 15,625
in Geneva
you would need to make just about CHF 7,543
(R$ 15,858)
in Recife.