Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 237% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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Food | + 270% | |||
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Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 270% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (R$ 176) | R$ 38 | + 365% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (R$ 109) | R$ 31 | + 247% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (R$ 82) | R$ 10 | + 729% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.82 | + 135% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 51) | R$ 12 | + 344% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.85 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 271% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (R$ 72) | R$ 34 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.78 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.56 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.98 | + 252% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.17 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.65 | + 162% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (R$ 116) | R$ 37 | + 215% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.29 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.01 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 421% | |||
Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 421% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Bauru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,123 (R$ 14,489) | R$ 2,404 | + 503% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,652 (R$ 11,275) | R$ 1,420 | + 694% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 207 (R$ 1,411) | R$ 250 | + 465% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,124 (R$ 7,668) | R$ 1,698 | + 352% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 933 (R$ 6,366) | R$ 1,077 | + 491% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (R$ 899) | R$ 279 | + 222% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (R$ 305) | R$ 85 | + 257% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 497 (R$ 3,393) | R$ 2,104 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 137 (R$ 932) | R$ 602 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (R$ 119) | R$ 12 | + 917% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (R$ 179) | R$ 14 | + 1145% | |
Clothes | + 195% | |||
Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 195% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (R$ 759) | R$ 218 | + 248% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (R$ 378) | R$ 163 | + 132% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (R$ 871) | R$ 332 | + 162% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 207 (R$ 1,412) | R$ 286 | + 393% | |
Transportation | + 173% | |||
Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 173% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,394 (R$ 214,216) | R$ 72,761 | + 194% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.60 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.90 | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (R$ 541) | R$ 161 | + 236% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 189% | |||
Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 189% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Bauru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (R$ 78) | R$ 23 | + 235% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (R$ 180) | R$ 79 | + 129% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 101 (R$ 689) | R$ 217 | + 218% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (R$ 62) | R$ 18 | + 251% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 149% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.64 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.72 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 218% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.51 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.01 | + 497% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 32 (R$ 221) | R$ 41 | + 440% | |
Entertainment | + 168% | |||
Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 168% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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Neuchatel | Bauru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 58 (R$ 398) | R$ 66 | + 500% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (R$ 239) | R$ 40 | + 504% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 132 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (R$ 684) | R$ 104 | + 557% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (R$ 91) | R$ 22 | + 320% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 585 (R$ 3,993) | R$ 3,568 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.81 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 78 (R$ 534) | R$ 104 | + 412% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 60) | R$ 10 | + 504% | |
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TOTAL | + 237% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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