Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 209% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 140) | R$ 34 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (R$ 84) | R$ 33 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (R$ 73) | R$ 11 | + 544% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.73 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 65) | R$ 25 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.81 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.90 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.92 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (R$ 80) | R$ 44 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.31 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.61 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 293% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,365 (R$ 18,721) | R$ 3,567 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,532 (R$ 14,087) | R$ 2,485 | + 467% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 189 (R$ 1,054) | R$ 641 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,896 (R$ 10,549) | R$ 2,668 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,449 (R$ 8,061) | R$ 1,726 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 97 (R$ 538) | R$ 592 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (R$ 276) | R$ 89 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 479 (R$ 2,665) | R$ 2,030 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 106 (R$ 588) | R$ 642 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (R$ 67) | R$ 28 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 33 (R$ 181) | R$ 20 | + 794% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (R$ 585) | R$ 255 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (R$ 280) | R$ 244 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (R$ 641) | R$ 390 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 182 (R$ 1,014) | R$ 294 | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,210 (R$ 173,626) | R$ 108,842 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 2.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (R$ 438) | R$ 227 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 191% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (R$ 83) | R$ 21 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (R$ 195) | R$ 48 | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (R$ 725) | R$ 264 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.05 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.69 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.07 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.75 | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (R$ 279) | R$ 53 | + 426% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (R$ 373) | R$ 112 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (R$ 217) | R$ 63 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (R$ 475) | R$ 206 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (R$ 627) | R$ 198 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 93) | R$ 29 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 813 (R$ 4,521) | R$ 4,267 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.22 (R$ 1.22) | R$ 1.30 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (R$ 450) | R$ 129 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 53) | R$ 11 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,760 prices entered by 1,822 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 157% more expensive than in Brazil
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