- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 231% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 231% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 107) | R$ 29 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 58) | R$ 26 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (R$ 58) | R$ 7 | + 766% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.59 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 50) | R$ 14 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.61 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.31 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.39 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.59 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.25 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 245% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,895 (R$ 12,212) | R$ 3,126 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,315 (R$ 9,767) | R$ 1,946 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 181 (R$ 763) | R$ 567 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,886 (R$ 7,958) | R$ 2,086 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,416 (R$ 5,973) | R$ 1,306 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 143 (R$ 601) | R$ 405 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (R$ 191) | R$ 84 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 545 (R$ 2,297) | R$ 1,741 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 176 (R$ 741) | R$ 430 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (R$ 73) | R$ 21 | + 248% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 122) | R$ 17 | + 632% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (R$ 491) | R$ 203 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (R$ 215) | R$ 184 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (R$ 549) | R$ 327 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (R$ 760) | R$ 256 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,655 (R$ 116,668) | R$ 85,456 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (R$ 367) | R$ 201 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (R$ 135) | R$ 45 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (R$ 516) | R$ 232 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.68 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.70 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.27 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.08 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.00 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (R$ 190) | R$ 38 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (R$ 294) | R$ 97 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (R$ 157) | R$ 50 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (R$ 524) | R$ 177 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 109 (R$ 460) | R$ 174 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 72) | R$ 24 | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 172% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 525 (R$ 2,215) | R$ 2,756 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (R$ 1.51) | R$ 1.14 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (R$ 391) | R$ 124 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 150% more expensive than in Brazil
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