Cost of Living in Switzerland
Summary of cost of living in Switzerland:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 6,059.8$ (5,377.8Fr.) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,653.5$ (1,467.4Fr.) without rent.
- Cost of living in Switzerland is, on average, 54.1% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Switzerland is, on average, 12.0% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.0 Fr. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110.0 Fr. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.0 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.0 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.0 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.9 Fr. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.38 Fr. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.97 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.58 Fr. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.96 Fr. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.62 Fr. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.12 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.55 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.46 Fr. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 18.4 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.38 Fr. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.95 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 Fr. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.41 Fr. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.0 Fr. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.93 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.11 Fr. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.0 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.0 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.0 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.5 Fr. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.0 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.5 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6.28 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 65.0 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.96 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,800.0 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,486.69 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 216.92 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 46.34 Fr. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.78 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.83 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 37.58 Fr. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 19.0 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,533.4 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 29,070.22 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 107.43 Fr. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 53.48 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 117.1 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 157.63 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,667.86 Fr. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,382.27 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,969.34 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,457.11 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,363.55 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,053.34 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,941.82 Fr. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.49 |
Prices in Switzerland
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Last update: November 2024
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Last update: November 2024
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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 | 106.7 | 57.5 | 84.7 | 109.2 | 106.4 | 162.0 | |
| Geneva | 103.7 | 57.9 | 83.3 | 111.9 | 106.6 | 163.2 | |
| Lausanne | 102.2 | 44.4 | 76.4 | 113.6 | 98.3 | 156.4 | |
| Basel | 102.1 | 43.2 | 75.8 | 113.1 | 105.2 | 172.8 | |
| Bern | 98.0 | 35.1 | 70.0 | 105.4 | 87.8 | 162.3 |
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in der Schweiz
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Suíça
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Svizzera
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