Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 184% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil)
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| Food | + 214% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 214% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 140) | R$ 34 | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (R$ 81) | R$ 37 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (R$ 74) | R$ 11 | + 571% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.88 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 2.62 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (R$ 72) | R$ 22 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.29 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.73 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.59 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (R$ 80) | R$ 54 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.93 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.98 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.92 | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 281% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 281% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,666 (R$ 20,307) | R$ 4,141 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,602 (R$ 14,410) | R$ 2,587 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 (R$ 849) | R$ 752 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 (R$ 11,010) | R$ 2,408 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 (R$ 7,871) | R$ 1,739 | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (R$ 523) | R$ 671 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (R$ 277) | R$ 107 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (R$ 2,282) | R$ 2,359 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (R$ 638) | R$ 560 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (R$ 98) | R$ 36 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (R$ 193) | R$ 17 | + 1040% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 141% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (R$ 688) | R$ 201 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (R$ 288) | R$ 151 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (R$ 609) | R$ 292 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (R$ 1,056) | R$ 276 | + 283% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 123% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,266 (R$ 167,645) | R$ 83,764 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 90 (R$ 497) | R$ 202 | + 147% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 48 (R$ 266) | R$ 106 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 184% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (R$ 85) | R$ 17 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (R$ 132) | R$ 55 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (R$ 750) | R$ 295 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.85 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.93 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (R$ 279) | R$ 52 | + 435% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 143% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (R$ 417) | R$ 102 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (R$ 214) | R$ 47 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 (R$ 762) | R$ 100 | + 662% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 119 (R$ 657) | R$ 184 | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (R$ 89) | R$ 33 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.22 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 240% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 526 (R$ 2,913) | R$ 2,850 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 (R$ 1.38) | R$ 1.36 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (R$ 479) | R$ 143 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 11 (R$ 59) | R$ 8 | + 640% | |
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TOTAL | + 184% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 477 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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