Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 333% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 305% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 305% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Geneva | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (R$ 189) | R$ 38 | + 400% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (R$ 107) | R$ 31 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (R$ 86) | R$ 10 | + 777% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.80 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.82 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 58) | R$ 12 | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.91 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 81) | R$ 34 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.67 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.66 (R$ 26) | R$ 4.98 | + 414% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.09 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.65 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (R$ 84) | R$ 37 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.41 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.96 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 729% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 729% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Geneva | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,624 (R$ 25,313) | R$ 2,404 | + 953% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,082 (R$ 21,527) | R$ 1,420 | + 1416% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 145 (R$ 1,014) | R$ 250 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,461 (R$ 17,187) | R$ 1,698 | + 912% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,726 (R$ 12,059) | R$ 1,077 | + 1019% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 114 (R$ 793) | R$ 279 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (R$ 311) | R$ 85 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 525 (R$ 3,665) | R$ 2,104 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 180 (R$ 1,257) | R$ 602 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (R$ 124) | R$ 12 | + 963% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (R$ 192) | R$ 14 | + 1236% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 176% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Geneva | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (R$ 686) | R$ 218 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (R$ 355) | R$ 163 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (R$ 919) | R$ 332 | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (R$ 1,262) | R$ 286 | + 341% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 167% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Geneva | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,117 (R$ 210,367) | R$ 72,761 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.90 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 72 (R$ 503) | R$ 161 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (R$ 245) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 236% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 236% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Geneva | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (R$ 80) | R$ 23 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (R$ 203) | R$ 79 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 129 (R$ 899) | R$ 217 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (R$ 58) | R$ 18 | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.09 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.79 (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 319% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.28 (R$ 30) | R$ 4.01 | + 646% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (R$ 323) | R$ 41 | + 689% | |
| Entertainment | + 397% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 397% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Geneva | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 89 (R$ 620) | R$ 66 | + 835% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 44 (R$ 306) | R$ 40 | + 673% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 93 (R$ 648) | R$ 132 | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 132 (R$ 921) | R$ 104 | + 784% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 23 (R$ 157) | R$ 22 | + 630% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.62 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | + 252% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 49) | R$ 8 | + 554% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (R$ 4,111) | R$ 3,568 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (R$ 2.74) | R$ 0.81 | + 237% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 141 (R$ 987) | R$ 104 | + 848% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 59) | R$ 10 | + 503% | |
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TOTAL | + 333% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 247 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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