Cost of living in Campinas (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Campinas (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Campinas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (CHF 7) | CHF 28 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 38 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 14 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 10 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.98 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.52 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 16 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 3.97 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 23 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 9 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 3.96 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.04 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.37 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.54 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.80 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.44 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Campinas (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Campinas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,855 (CHF 696) | CHF 2,710 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,613 (CHF 472) | CHF 1,916 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 833 (CHF 150) | CHF 205 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,495 (CHF 450) | CHF 1,767 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,795 (CHF 324) | CHF 1,201 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 570 (CHF 103) | CHF 90 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,807 (CHF 326) | CHF 660 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 697 (CHF 126) | CHF 160 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 18 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 35 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Campinas (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 220 (CHF 40) | CHF 123 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 280 (CHF 51) | CHF 67 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 497 (CHF 90) | CHF 152 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 344 (CHF 62) | CHF 207 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Campinas (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 137,088 (CHF 24,739) | CHF 28,154 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.97 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.81 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (CHF 37) | CHF 81 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (CHF 8) | CHF 32 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Campinas (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Campinas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 19 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 53 (CHF 10) | CHF 38 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 280 (CHF 51) | CHF 102 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.59 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 5.62 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.90 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.31 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 3.79 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 63 (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Campinas (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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Campinas | Lausanne | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 130 (CHF 23) | CHF 74 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 81 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 197 (CHF 36) | CHF 147 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 245 (CHF 44) | CHF 112 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 35 (CHF 6) | CHF 19 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 5.04 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 14 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,435 (CHF 620) | CHF 708 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.31 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 0.36 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 132 (CHF 24) | CHF 79 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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