Brazil vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 57% pricier than Brazil overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 46.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Switzerland scores higher (97 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 46.9 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil Switzerland
Housing & utilities 54 287
Food 81 193
Transport 89 170
Restaurants & hotels 49 228
Health 69 225
Communication 95 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 77/100 97/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 0.6
Internet users 84% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Brazil overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $233,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or Switzerland?
Switzerland scores higher, 97 vs 77 out of 100.
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