Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 74% | |||
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| Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 27 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 19 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 15 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.92 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.66 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 4.18 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 4.80 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.59 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 3.53 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.89 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 2.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.79 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.89 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 2.72 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 83% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,879 (CHF 520) | CHF 4,223 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,362 (CHF 427) | CHF 3,273 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 252 (CHF 46) | CHF 202 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 (CHF 274) | CHF 2,195 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 (CHF 198) | CHF 1,807 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 251 (CHF 45) | CHF 152 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 97 (CHF 18) | CHF 56 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 2,001 (CHF 362) | CHF 594 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 574 (CHF 104) | CHF 116 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 49 (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 131 (CHF 24) | CHF 94 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 94 (CHF 17) | CHF 60 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (CHF 49) | CHF 117 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 194 (CHF 35) | CHF 184 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 77,890 (CHF 14,072) | CHF 35,571 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.04 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.93 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 233 (CHF 42) | CHF 62 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (CHF 6) | CHF 34 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 27 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 127 (CHF 23) | CHF 125 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 9 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 4.29 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 4.96 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 3.99 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.49 (CHF 0.63) | CHF 3.99 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (CHF 8) | CHF 39 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Guarulhos | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 92 (CHF 17) | CHF 88 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (CHF 43) | CHF 119 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 162 (CHF 29) | CHF 113 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 24 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 4.73 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,115 (CHF 563) | CHF 589 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (CHF 0.31) | CHF 0.33 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 (CHF 19) | CHF 81 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 9 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 69% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 249 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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