- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 93) | R$ 29 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 51) | R$ 26 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (R$ 53) | R$ 7 | + 694% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.26 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.94 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.66 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.83 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.61 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.08 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.26 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.41 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.21 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 195% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,884 (R$ 10,757) | R$ 3,143 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,284 (R$ 8,518) | R$ 1,947 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 188 (R$ 701) | R$ 623 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,850 (R$ 6,899) | R$ 2,114 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,296 (R$ 4,835) | R$ 1,325 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 159 (R$ 593) | R$ 405 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (R$ 163) | R$ 84 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (R$ 2,080) | R$ 1,732 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (R$ 611) | R$ 430 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (R$ 65) | R$ 21 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 108) | R$ 17 | + 541% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (R$ 432) | R$ 203 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (R$ 191) | R$ 183 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (R$ 498) | R$ 328 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 188 (R$ 700) | R$ 259 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,419 (R$ 102,268) | R$ 85,971 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.89 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.28 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (R$ 332) | R$ 202 | + 64% | |
| 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 15 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (R$ 116) | R$ 46 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (R$ 453) | R$ 236 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.99 (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.48 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.22 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.46 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.04 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (R$ 164) | R$ 39 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (R$ 280) | R$ 96 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (R$ 140) | R$ 50 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (R$ 493) | R$ 176 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (R$ 403) | R$ 175 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 64) | R$ 23 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 129% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 491 (R$ 1,830) | R$ 2,728 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 1.12 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (R$ 345) | R$ 116 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,920 prices entered by 2,960 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 120% more expensive than in Brazil
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