- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 194% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 96) | R$ 29 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 52) | R$ 26 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (R$ 51) | R$ 7 | + 674% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.28 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.86 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.67 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.28 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.61 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.21 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 191% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,852 (R$ 10,748) | R$ 3,134 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,227 (R$ 8,393) | R$ 1,939 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (R$ 715) | R$ 638 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (R$ 6,793) | R$ 2,132 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (R$ 4,689) | R$ 1,335 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (R$ 556) | R$ 397 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (R$ 172) | R$ 81 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (R$ 2,014) | R$ 1,726 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (R$ 627) | R$ 424 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (R$ 64) | R$ 20 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (R$ 106) | R$ 17 | + 534% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (R$ 419) | R$ 206 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (R$ 184) | R$ 182 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (R$ 500) | R$ 338 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (R$ 724) | R$ 255 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (R$ 103,360) | R$ 87,354 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (R$ 307) | R$ 202 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (R$ 54) | R$ 16 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (R$ 118) | R$ 47 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (R$ 438) | R$ 229 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.85 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.03 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (R$ 164) | R$ 39 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (R$ 268) | R$ 97 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (R$ 141) | R$ 50 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (R$ 457) | R$ 175 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (R$ 391) | R$ 178 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 64) | R$ 24 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (R$ 1,902) | R$ 2,677 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (R$ 1.34) | R$ 1.22 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (R$ 333) | R$ 117 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,902 prices entered by 2,673 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 116% more expensive than in Brazil
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