Cost of Living in Switzerland
Summary of cost of living in Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 6,593.6$ (5,294.1Fr.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,800.7$ (1,445.8Fr.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Switzerland is, on average, 66.2% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Switzerland is, on average, 23.6% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 Fr. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 105.00 Fr. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.93 Fr. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.39 Fr. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.94 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.76 Fr. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.77 Fr. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.56 Fr. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.03 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.51 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.28 Fr. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17.79 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.38 Fr. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.12 Fr. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.27 Fr. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.95 Fr. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.88 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.09 Fr. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.14 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.10 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.53 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.00 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.45 Fr. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.50 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.12 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 65.00 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.83 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,800.00 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,783.72 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 214.15 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 34.92 Fr. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.13 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.07 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 38.46 Fr. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,485.93 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,344.47 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 108.95 Fr. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 52.65 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 122.42 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 152.95 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,637.31 Fr. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,360.24 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,953.00 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,397.58 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,367.12 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,094.29 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,883.55 Fr. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.41 |
Prices in Switzerland
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Last update: 18 July 2025
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Last update: 18 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Switzerland
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Zurich | 115.8 | 69.7 | 95.7 | 117.4 | 119.2 | 161.7 | |
| Basel | 115.4 | 50.7 | 87.2 | 118.2 | 117.4 | 186.8 | |
| Geneva | 115.1 | 65.1 | 93.3 | 116.5 | 122.5 | 160.7 | |
| Lucerne | 114.5 | 49.0 | 85.9 | 117.6 | 140.9 | 158.0 | |
| Lausanne | 111.8 | 49.4 | 84.6 | 110.9 | 120.3 | 172.8 | |
| Lugano | 110.4 | 42.3 | 80.7 | 113.1 | 123.5 | 156.4 | |
| Bern | 109.1 | 49.1 | 82.9 | 111.2 | 103.5 | 173.8 |
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