- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 91) | R$ 29 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (R$ 49) | R$ 7 | + 580% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.21 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.55 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.68 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.84 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.70 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.51 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.50 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.54 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.62 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.33 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.25 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 202% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,965 (R$ 10,800) | R$ 3,194 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,407 (R$ 8,767) | R$ 1,982 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 172 (R$ 625) | R$ 554 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,872 (R$ 6,820) | R$ 2,051 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,528 (R$ 5,567) | R$ 1,291 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (R$ 469) | R$ 426 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (R$ 173) | R$ 83 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (R$ 1,966) | R$ 1,757 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 172 (R$ 625) | R$ 432 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (R$ 66) | R$ 21 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 106) | R$ 16 | + 544% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (R$ 398) | R$ 208 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (R$ 201) | R$ 183 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (R$ 463) | R$ 331 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (R$ 694) | R$ 253 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,060 (R$ 94,921) | R$ 84,465 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.99 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (R$ 313) | R$ 197 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (R$ 46) | R$ 18 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (R$ 127) | R$ 44 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (R$ 423) | R$ 231 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.12 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.95 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.10 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (R$ 162) | R$ 38 | + 328% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (R$ 265) | R$ 98 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (R$ 138) | R$ 50 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (R$ 485) | R$ 203 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (R$ 413) | R$ 175 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 63) | R$ 24 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 132% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 528 (R$ 1,925) | R$ 2,901 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (R$ 1.23) | R$ 1.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (R$ 341) | R$ 133 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,595 prices entered by 3,493 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 118% more expensive than in Brazil
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