Cost of Living in Switzerland
Summary of cost of living in Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,854.9£ (5,354.8Fr.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,324.3£ (1,460.7Fr.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Switzerland is, on average, 63.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Switzerland is, on average, 20.6% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.67 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 99.73 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.60 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.35 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.44 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.48 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.61 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.11 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.49 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.42 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.45 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.41 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.15 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.28 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.82 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.09 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.85 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.90 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.01 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.88 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.16 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.08 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 72.53 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.89 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.69 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 63.46 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.21 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,737.71 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,611.83 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 193.32 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 38.64 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.09 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.60 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 34.74 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.13 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,225.67 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,839.70 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 96.53 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 47.74 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 108.78 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 136.94 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,502.84 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,244.73 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,673.08 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,227.62 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,200.65 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 941.49 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,389.99 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.43 |
Prices in Switzerland
This country had 8153 entries in the past 12 months by 854 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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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 | 113.8 | 66.1 | 92.8 | 116.9 | 111.8 | 161.0 | |
| Geneva | 111.8 | 62.9 | 90.3 | 118.2 | 114.0 | 170.4 | |
| Basel | 110.1 | 49.6 | 83.5 | 117.9 | 111.7 | 186.2 | |
| Lausanne | 108.7 | 47.5 | 81.8 | 112.9 | 108.6 | 161.6 | |
| Bern | 102.5 | 39.0 | 74.6 | 106.6 | 92.0 | 186.2 |
This Page in Other Languages:
 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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 FrançaisCoût de la Vie en Suisse
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 EspañolCosto de Vida en Suiza
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