- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Switzerland
- Blumenau
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Blumenau, Brazil compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Blumenau (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.85 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.23 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.95 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.94 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.94 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 4.21 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.34 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 3.20 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.21 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.08 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.73 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.33 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.56 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.15 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Blumenau (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,910 (CHF 575) | CHF 2,200 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,337 (CHF 402) | CHF 1,564 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 231 (CHF 69) | CHF 225 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,013 (CHF 305) | CHF 1,278 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 784 (CHF 236) | CHF 1,000 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 299 (CHF 90) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 95 (CHF 28) | CHF 33 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,731 (CHF 521) | CHF 496 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 355 (CHF 107) | CHF 150 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 11 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 18 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Blumenau (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 139 (CHF 42) | CHF 103 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 146 (CHF 44) | CHF 95 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 257 (CHF 77) | CHF 140 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 209 (CHF 63) | CHF 155 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Blumenau (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 75,157 (CHF 22,611) | CHF 29,047 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.51 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.64 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 172 (CHF 52) | CHF 87 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (CHF 14) | CHF 41 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Blumenau (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 49 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 222 (CHF 67) | CHF 93 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 4.38 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.20 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.76 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.00 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.15 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.60 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (CHF 7) | CHF 53 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Blumenau (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (CHF 26) | CHF 51 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 84 (CHF 25) | CHF 113 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (CHF 39) | CHF 100 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 4.94 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 5.67 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (CHF 3.00) | CHF 5.88 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 926 (CHF 279) | CHF 215 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (CHF 0.30) | CHF 0.33 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (CHF 37) | CHF 54 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Blumenau (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,200
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,834
(R$ 9,421)
in Blumenau.
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