Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 307% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 331% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 331% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 34 (R$ 231) | R$ 23 | + 913% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (R$ 118) | R$ 36 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (R$ 66) | R$ 9 | + 600% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.73 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (R$ 64) | R$ 15 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (R$ 71) | R$ 22 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.10 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.26 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 103) | R$ 39 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.98 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.12 (R$ 14) | R$ 2.81 | + 417% | |
| Housing | + 591% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 591% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,943 (R$ 27,025) | R$ 2,767 | + 877% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,418 (R$ 16,575) | R$ 2,334 | + 610% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (R$ 1,499) | R$ 635 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,424 (R$ 16,609) | R$ 1,428 | + 1063% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,448 (R$ 9,925) | R$ 1,334 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 81 (R$ 557) | R$ 385 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (R$ 331) | R$ 103 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (R$ 2,405) | R$ 1,963 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (R$ 576) | R$ 568 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (R$ 134) | R$ 18 | + 641% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (R$ 245) | R$ 20 | + 1119% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 124% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 129 (R$ 882) | R$ 234 | + 278% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (R$ 457) | R$ 283 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 112 (R$ 769) | R$ 351 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (R$ 1,142) | R$ 222 | + 414% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 187% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,443 (R$ 236,048) | R$ 103,916 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (R$ 585) | R$ 207 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (R$ 373) | R$ 47 | + 700% | |
| Personal Care | + 313% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 313% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (R$ 109) | R$ 14 | + 663% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (R$ 153) | R$ 32 | + 386% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (R$ 894) | R$ 261 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.73 (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.25 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.22 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 344% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (R$ 25) | R$ 3.96 | + 521% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 72 (R$ 491) | R$ 34 | + 1329% | |
| Entertainment | + 284% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 284% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zurich | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (R$ 427) | R$ 81 | + 429% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (R$ 248) | R$ 39 | + 544% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (R$ 1,349) | R$ 130 | + 938% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 (R$ 960) | R$ 170 | + 464% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (R$ 123) | R$ 31 | + 303% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 240% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 461% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (R$ 3,722) | R$ 4,030 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (R$ 3.68) | R$ 0.94 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 76 (R$ 517) | R$ 108 | + 377% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 62) | R$ 11 | + 481% | |
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TOTAL | + 307% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 395 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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