Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 319% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 319% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (R$ 166) | R$ 29 | + 469% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (R$ 91) | R$ 29 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (R$ 73) | R$ 9 | + 699% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.64 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.15 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 46) | R$ 10 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.55 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.78 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (R$ 62) | R$ 19 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.68 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.50 | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.77 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.51 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (R$ 97) | R$ 42 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.12 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.72 (R$ 17) | R$ 3.57 | + 363% | |
| Housing | + 376% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 376% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,863 (R$ 17,406) | R$ 3,033 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,261 (R$ 13,746) | R$ 2,024 | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 184 (R$ 1,121) | R$ 574 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,985 (R$ 12,065) | R$ 2,247 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,246 (R$ 7,576) | R$ 1,472 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 302 (R$ 1,839) | R$ 449 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (R$ 264) | R$ 80 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 494 (R$ 3,006) | R$ 1,814 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (R$ 733) | R$ 535 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (R$ 89) | R$ 24 | + 273% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 178) | R$ 18 | + 881% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 170% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 (R$ 749) | R$ 207 | + 262% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 68 (R$ 411) | R$ 192 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 139 (R$ 845) | R$ 340 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 234 (R$ 1,425) | R$ 253 | + 463% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,281 (R$ 178,011) | R$ 98,908 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.69 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.97 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (R$ 539) | R$ 222 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 258% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 258% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (R$ 106) | R$ 18 | + 495% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (R$ 148) | R$ 46 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 137 (R$ 832) | R$ 231 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.58 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.25 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.32 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.61 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.86 | + 274% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.83 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.66 | + 400% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (R$ 322) | R$ 48 | + 571% | |
| Entertainment | + 208% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 208% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (R$ 465) | R$ 92 | + 404% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (R$ 228) | R$ 54 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 177 (R$ 1,076) | R$ 190 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 115 (R$ 701) | R$ 183 | + 283% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (R$ 110) | R$ 28 | + 301% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.46 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 323% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 504 (R$ 3,062) | R$ 3,724 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (R$ 2.49) | R$ 1.27 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 126 (R$ 768) | R$ 127 | + 506% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 405% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,987 prices entered by 2,247 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 235% more expensive than in Brazil
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