Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 384% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 384% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (R$ 146) | R$ 20 | + 612% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (R$ 77) | R$ 22 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (R$ 81) | R$ 9 | + 779% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.12 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 44) | R$ 7 | + 512% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.82 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.21 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 73) | R$ 17 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.39 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.46 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.82 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 3.01 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.61 | + 297% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (R$ 81) | R$ 36 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.35 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.95 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.42 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 409% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 409% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,234 (R$ 13,580) | R$ 1,618 | + 739% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,753 (R$ 10,659) | R$ 1,081 | + 886% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 170 (R$ 1,031) | R$ 369 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,486 (R$ 9,035) | R$ 1,425 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,186 (R$ 7,207) | R$ 865 | + 733% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (R$ 586) | R$ 493 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (R$ 273) | R$ 113 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 618 (R$ 3,759) | R$ 1,517 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 203 (R$ 1,231) | R$ 413 | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 8 (R$ 50) | R$ 13 | + 299% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 176) | R$ 10 | + 1719% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 153% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 99 (R$ 600) | R$ 200 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (R$ 376) | R$ 173 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (R$ 795) | R$ 314 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 153 (R$ 931) | R$ 205 | + 354% | |
| Transportation | + 255% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 255% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 24,370 (R$ 148,145) | R$ 63,667 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.09 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 114 (R$ 692) | R$ 167 | + 313% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (R$ 251) | R$ 43 | + 483% | |
| Personal Care | + 351% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 351% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (R$ 58) | R$ 15 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (R$ 204) | R$ 49 | + 314% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 133 (R$ 810) | R$ 155 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 290% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.31 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 294% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.88 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.64 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.25 | + 420% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.44 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.70 | + 345% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (R$ 266) | R$ 26 | + 919% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 204% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (R$ 405) | R$ 89 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (R$ 226) | R$ 36 | + 533% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (R$ 995) | R$ 130 | + 666% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 118 (R$ 715) | R$ 167 | + 327% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (R$ 94) | R$ 10 | + 844% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.08 (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 312% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 42) | R$ 7 | + 481% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (R$ 3,348) | R$ 2,650 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (R$ 2.23) | R$ 1.76 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (R$ 610) | R$ 121 | + 402% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 423% | |
| TOTAL | + 299% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 347 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 18,361 (CHF 3,020) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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