- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- St. Gallen
- Ananindeua
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Ananindeua, Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (R$ 53) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (R$ 62) | R$ 20 | + 211% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (R$ 5.09) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.60 | + 279% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (R$ 14) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (R$ 28) | R$ 6.00 | + 374% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (R$ 14) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (R$ 6) | R$ 6.00 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (R$ 28) | R$ 60 | - 53% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (R$ 8) | R$ 6.00 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (R$ 3.91) | R$ 2.00 | + 96% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (R$ 6,400) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (R$ 5,689) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (R$ 446) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (R$ 3,200) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (R$ 2,667) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (R$ 223) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (R$ 107) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (R$ 1,962) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (R$ 728) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (R$ 57) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (R$ 92) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 25% cheaper than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (R$ 462) | R$ 100 | + 362% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (R$ 178) | R$ 400 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (R$ 427) | R$ 500 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (R$ 640) | R$ 300 | + 113% | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 165% more expensive than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (R$ 71,115) | R$ 32,000 | + 122% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.00 | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (R$ 284) | R$ 80 | + 256% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 250% | |||
Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 250% more expensive than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (R$ 62) | R$ 15 | + 316% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (R$ 497) | R$ 50 | + 894% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.00 | + 327% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (R$ 149) | R$ 20 | + 644% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 67% more expensive than in Ananindeua (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (R$ 172) | R$ 70 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (R$ 128) | R$ 40 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (R$ 647) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (R$ 249) | R$ 200 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (R$ 47) | R$ 15 | + 211% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 25) | R$ 6.00 | + 315% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 499 (R$ 1,774) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (R$ 1.24) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (R$ 213) | R$ 85 | + 151% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 27) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 86% |

These prices were last updated on October 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Ananindeua (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 33,457
(CHF 9,409)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
R$ 18,000
in Ananindeua.
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