Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 227% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 109) | R$ 28 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 60) | R$ 26 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (R$ 54) | R$ 7 | + 645% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.40 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 34) | R$ 7 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.48 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.42 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (R$ 47) | R$ 15 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.18 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.64 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.92 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.97 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.55 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (R$ 67) | R$ 40 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.90 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.25 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 240% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,833 (R$ 12,230) | R$ 3,124 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,110 (R$ 9,109) | R$ 1,834 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 214 (R$ 925) | R$ 525 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,618 (R$ 6,986) | R$ 1,949 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,199 (R$ 5,176) | R$ 1,290 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 132 (R$ 569) | R$ 347 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 39 (R$ 168) | R$ 79 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 670 (R$ 2,894) | R$ 1,589 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (R$ 521) | R$ 430 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (R$ 79) | R$ 22 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (R$ 135) | R$ 16 | + 728% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (R$ 468) | R$ 196 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (R$ 253) | R$ 169 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (R$ 550) | R$ 308 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 190 (R$ 821) | R$ 244 | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,335 (R$ 109,369) | R$ 86,696 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.33 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (R$ 306) | R$ 214 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 164% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (R$ 79) | R$ 18 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (R$ 196) | R$ 42 | + 364% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 113 (R$ 488) | R$ 234 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.41 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.30 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.84 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.52 | + 200% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.41 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.88 | + 279% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (R$ 151) | R$ 38 | + 295% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 69 (R$ 298) | R$ 97 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (R$ 156) | R$ 49 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 129 (R$ 558) | R$ 200 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 116 (R$ 502) | R$ 172 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 74) | R$ 23 | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.92 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 530 (R$ 2,289) | R$ 2,779 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (R$ 1.60) | R$ 1.18 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (R$ 431) | R$ 112 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,547 prices entered by 1,508 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 140% more expensive than in Brazil
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