Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 66% | |||
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| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 27 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 37 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 12 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 7 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.67 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 3.66 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 11 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 3.95 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 8 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.65 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.01 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.61 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.53 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 2.79 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 78% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,269 (CHF 604) | CHF 3,991 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,377 (CHF 439) | CHF 3,124 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 417 (CHF 77) | CHF 160 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,056 (CHF 564) | CHF 2,486 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,957 (CHF 361) | CHF 1,680 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 353 (CHF 65) | CHF 123 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 122 (CHF 23) | CHF 50 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,743 (CHF 322) | CHF 594 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 500 (CHF 92) | CHF 116 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 39 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 (CHF 39) | CHF 108 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 202 (CHF 37) | CHF 54 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 398 (CHF 73) | CHF 126 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 327 (CHF 60) | CHF 189 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 90,025 (CHF 16,625) | CHF 32,454 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.97 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.96 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 174 (CHF 32) | CHF 70 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (CHF 6) | CHF 35 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 36 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 190 (CHF 35) | CHF 125 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.29 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 4.96 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.99 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.45 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 3.99 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 74 (CHF 14) | CHF 39 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (CHF 16) | CHF 88 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 54 (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 134 (CHF 25) | CHF 119 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 223 (CHF 41) | CHF 110 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (CHF 6) | CHF 24 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 13 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 4.87 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 16 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,025 (CHF 743) | CHF 589 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (CHF 0.23) | CHF 0.33 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 110 (CHF 20) | CHF 92 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 9 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 445 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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