- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 206% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (R$ 96) | R$ 29 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (R$ 52) | R$ 26 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (R$ 53) | R$ 7 | + 684% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.17 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.65 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.61 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (R$ 47) | R$ 14 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.82 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.57 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.89 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.34 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.48 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.59 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (R$ 65) | R$ 40 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.22 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 221% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,960 (R$ 11,387) | R$ 3,116 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,441 (R$ 9,390) | R$ 1,943 | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 182 (R$ 701) | R$ 543 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (R$ 6,930) | R$ 2,084 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,506 (R$ 5,793) | R$ 1,303 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (R$ 496) | R$ 398 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (R$ 172) | R$ 84 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (R$ 2,076) | R$ 1,717 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 181 (R$ 696) | R$ 431 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (R$ 74) | R$ 21 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (R$ 113) | R$ 17 | + 583% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (R$ 450) | R$ 206 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (R$ 201) | R$ 182 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (R$ 507) | R$ 328 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (R$ 733) | R$ 256 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,327 (R$ 108,961) | R$ 85,273 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.12 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (R$ 332) | R$ 199 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (R$ 132) | R$ 46 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (R$ 499) | R$ 231 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.84 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.82 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.74 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.05 | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (R$ 180) | R$ 38 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 94% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (R$ 269) | R$ 97 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (R$ 143) | R$ 50 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (R$ 510) | R$ 169 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (R$ 431) | R$ 173 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (R$ 66) | R$ 24 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.29 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 146% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 531 (R$ 2,042) | R$ 2,797 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 1.18 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (R$ 354) | R$ 129 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,360 prices entered by 3,225 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 131% more expensive than in Brazil
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