Cost of living in Lugano, Switzerland vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lugano (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (R$ 150) | R$ 30 | + 404% | |
| 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 13 (R$ 78) | R$ 30 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.46 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 72) | R$ 30 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.36 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.58 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.83 (R$ 11) | R$ 60 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (R$ 101) | R$ 120 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.54 (R$ 16) | R$ 6.00 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.23 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.00 | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Lugano (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,564 (R$ 15,786) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,910 (R$ 11,757) | R$ 1,450 | + 711% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 (R$ 1,366) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,380 (R$ 8,498) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,052 (R$ 6,474) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 110 (R$ 679) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 52 (R$ 320) | R$ 70 | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 573 (R$ 3,530) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 154 (R$ 947) | R$ 300 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (R$ 84) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (R$ 154) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 269% | |||
| Clothes in Lugano (Switzerland) is 269% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (R$ 645) | R$ 80 | + 706% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (R$ 378) | R$ 60 | + 530% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (R$ 786) | R$ 500 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (R$ 1,174) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Lugano (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,097 (R$ 172,971) | R$ 15,000 | + 1053% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.46 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 53 (R$ 327) | R$ 227 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 39 (R$ 241) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Lugano (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (R$ 83) | R$ 20 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 43 (R$ 265) | R$ 50 | + 430% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 110 (R$ 678) | R$ 300 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 8 (R$ 49) | R$ 20 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.78 (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.26 (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.02 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.91 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (R$ 232) | R$ 60 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Lugano (Switzerland) is 149% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (R$ 414) | R$ 200 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 33 (R$ 205) | R$ 80 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 110 (R$ 679) | R$ 300 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (R$ 638) | R$ 80 | + 697% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (R$ 97) | R$ 80 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 3.80 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.00 | + 689% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 523 (R$ 3,217) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (R$ 2.33) | R$ 0.50 | + 366% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (R$ 620) | R$ 300 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 51) | R$ 5.00 | + 911% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 61 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lugano (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 90,183 (CHF 14,649) in Lugano to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 47,000 in Paulinia.
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