Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 247% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 247% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (R$ 185) | R$ 37 | + 398% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (R$ 104) | R$ 35 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (R$ 70) | R$ 11 | + 514% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.36 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (R$ 53) | R$ 13 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.86 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (R$ 60) | R$ 24 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.64 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.99 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (R$ 98) | R$ 48 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.27 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.58 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.52 | + 276% | |
| Housing | + 326% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 326% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,898 (R$ 19,081) | R$ 3,864 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,272 (R$ 14,955) | R$ 2,584 | + 479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 364 (R$ 2,398) | R$ 702 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,869 (R$ 12,307) | R$ 2,994 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,326 (R$ 8,731) | R$ 1,871 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 108 (R$ 712) | R$ 505 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (R$ 338) | R$ 97 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (R$ 2,301) | R$ 1,856 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (R$ 756) | R$ 652 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (R$ 100) | R$ 30 | + 240% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (R$ 196) | R$ 22 | + 806% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (R$ 648) | R$ 268 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (R$ 401) | R$ 267 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 103 (R$ 679) | R$ 405 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 135 (R$ 888) | R$ 319 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,584 (R$ 207,936) | R$ 119,340 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.90 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (R$ 515) | R$ 243 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 317% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 317% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (R$ 97) | R$ 23 | + 325% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 10 (R$ 66) | R$ 47 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 180 (R$ 1,182) | R$ 283 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.72 (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 12 (R$ 80) | R$ 13 | + 498% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 11 (R$ 72) | R$ 20 | + 268% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.38 (R$ 35) | R$ 7 | + 377% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.39 (R$ 35) | R$ 5.53 | + 541% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (R$ 349) | R$ 56 | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 297% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 297% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Switzerland | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 87 (R$ 573) | R$ 116 | + 393% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 (R$ 268) | R$ 59 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (R$ 1,114) | R$ 210 | + 430% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 163 (R$ 1,072) | R$ 234 | + 358% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (R$ 134) | R$ 33 | + 311% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 (R$ 49) | R$ 15 | + 216% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 327% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 519 (R$ 3,419) | R$ 3,571 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 1.39 | + 373% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (R$ 685) | R$ 141 | + 386% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (R$ 57) | R$ 12 | + 370% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 219% more expensive than in Brazil
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