Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 239% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 239% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (R$ 180) | R$ 38 | + 374% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (R$ 100) | R$ 36 | + 179% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (R$ 67) | R$ 12 | + 464% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.80 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.47 | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 48) | R$ 13 | + 271% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.14 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 242% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (R$ 59) | R$ 25 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.18 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (R$ 102) | R$ 47 | + 118% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.39 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 119% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.67 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.52 | + 278% | |
Housing | + 339% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 339% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,525 (R$ 22,562) | R$ 3,955 | + 470% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,357 (R$ 15,087) | R$ 2,595 | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 227 (R$ 1,452) | R$ 781 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,098 (R$ 13,427) | R$ 2,975 | + 351% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,556 (R$ 9,960) | R$ 1,958 | + 409% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 149 (R$ 951) | R$ 524 | + 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (R$ 274) | R$ 92 | + 198% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (R$ 2,237) | R$ 1,793 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (R$ 735) | R$ 630 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (R$ 126) | R$ 31 | + 312% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (R$ 201) | R$ 22 | + 829% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (R$ 675) | R$ 270 | + 150% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (R$ 308) | R$ 274 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (R$ 819) | R$ 398 | + 106% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (R$ 968) | R$ 312 | + 210% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 33,958 (R$ 217,363) | R$ 117,123 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (R$ 489) | R$ 241 | + 103% | |
Personal Care | + 209% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 209% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (R$ 94) | R$ 22 | + 323% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 18 (R$ 115) | R$ 48 | + 142% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 131 (R$ 839) | R$ 282 | + 197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.38 (R$ 34) | R$ 14 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.93 (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.14 (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 353% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.63 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.79 | + 302% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 59 (R$ 379) | R$ 57 | + 561% | |
Entertainment | + 284% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 284% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (R$ 566) | R$ 115 | + 394% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 43 (R$ 274) | R$ 61 | + 353% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (R$ 1,083) | R$ 222 | + 388% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 152 (R$ 971) | R$ 239 | + 306% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (R$ 112) | R$ 33 | + 241% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 140% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 9 (R$ 56) | R$ 11 | + 387% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 581 (R$ 3,720) | R$ 3,517 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (R$ 6) | R$ 1.43 | + 349% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 111 (R$ 709) | R$ 138 | + 412% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 57) | R$ 12 | + 366% | |
TOTAL | + 211% |
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 211% more expensive than in Brazil
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