Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 340% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 340% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (R$ 163) | R$ 28 | + 482% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 88) | R$ 27 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (R$ 75) | R$ 8 | + 878% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.82 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 47) | R$ 8 | + 470% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.60 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.53 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (R$ 69) | R$ 17 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.84 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.35 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.44 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.96 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.80 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 92) | R$ 38 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.40 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.60 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.34 | + 382% | |
| Housing | + 354% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 354% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,790 (R$ 17,231) | R$ 3,129 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,135 (R$ 13,183) | R$ 1,849 | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 157 (R$ 972) | R$ 492 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,589 (R$ 9,814) | R$ 2,105 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,203 (R$ 7,432) | R$ 1,300 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 89 (R$ 549) | R$ 346 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (R$ 254) | R$ 78 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 465 (R$ 2,872) | R$ 1,636 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (R$ 742) | R$ 465 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (R$ 103) | R$ 23 | + 349% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 179) | R$ 17 | + 956% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 110 (R$ 680) | R$ 212 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (R$ 362) | R$ 190 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (R$ 783) | R$ 323 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 176 (R$ 1,086) | R$ 245 | + 344% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,830 (R$ 171,876) | R$ 89,525 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.39 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 83 (R$ 512) | R$ 218 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 307% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 307% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (R$ 103) | R$ 16 | + 528% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 54 (R$ 331) | R$ 39 | + 741% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 92 (R$ 566) | R$ 216 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.70 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.51 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.58 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.46 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.80 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.46 (R$ 28) | R$ 3.94 | + 599% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (R$ 226) | R$ 42 | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 197% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (R$ 467) | R$ 95 | + 392% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (R$ 216) | R$ 52 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 222 (R$ 1,369) | R$ 226 | + 505% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (R$ 674) | R$ 188 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (R$ 101) | R$ 25 | + 301% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.09 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 351% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 455 (R$ 2,809) | R$ 3,550 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 1.26 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 102 (R$ 629) | R$ 117 | + 438% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 238% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,142 prices entered by 1,693 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 238% more expensive than in Brazil
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