Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (R$ 141) | R$ 35 | + 303% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (R$ 83) | R$ 20 | + 315% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 (R$ 98) | R$ 30 | + 228% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 157% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.29 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (R$ 66) | R$ 30 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.31 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.58 (R$ 16) | R$ 60 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (R$ 77) | R$ 120 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.39 (R$ 15) | R$ 6.00 | + 146% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.00 | + 290% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,234 (R$ 13,796) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,687 (R$ 10,421) | R$ 1,450 | + 619% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 176 (R$ 1,089) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,588 (R$ 9,804) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,020 (R$ 6,302) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 98 (R$ 603) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (R$ 277) | R$ 70 | + 296% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 730 (R$ 4,509) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (R$ 726) | R$ 300 | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 11 (R$ 66) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (R$ 169) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 281% | |||
Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 281% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (R$ 689) | R$ 80 | + 761% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (R$ 395) | R$ 60 | + 559% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (R$ 721) | R$ 500 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 136 (R$ 841) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 199% | |||
Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 199% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,494 (R$ 157,450) | R$ 15,000 | + 950% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.46 | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 110 (R$ 679) | R$ 227 | + 199% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 (R$ 259) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (R$ 69) | R$ 20 | + 246% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (R$ 224) | R$ 50 | + 347% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (R$ 602) | R$ 300 | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 44) | R$ 20 | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.22 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (R$ 33) | R$ 36 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 49 (R$ 302) | R$ 60 | + 403% | |
Entertainment | + 153% | |||
Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 153% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 64 (R$ 398) | R$ 200 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (R$ 230) | R$ 80 | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (R$ 1,011) | R$ 300 | + 237% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (R$ 655) | R$ 80 | + 719% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (R$ 97) | R$ 80 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.09 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 214% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.00 | + 681% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (R$ 3,401) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (R$ 2.18) | R$ 0.50 | + 335% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (R$ 620) | R$ 300 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 51) | R$ 5.00 | + 910% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 91,345 (CHF 14,791) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 44,000 in Paulinia.
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