Cost of Living in Switzerland
Summary of cost of living in Switzerland:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 569,729.2руб (5,642.4Fr.) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 155,706.7руб (1,542.1Fr.) without rent.
- Cost of living in Switzerland is, on average, 46.0% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Switzerland is, on average, 12.3% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2,524.34 руб | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 12,116.84 руб | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 1,514.61 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 706.82 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 605.84 руб | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 488.03 руб | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 429.41 руб | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 386.41 руб | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 643.82 руб | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 285.06 руб | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 130.68 руб | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 621.38 руб | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,108.61 руб | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,093.40 руб | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2,220.79 руб | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 168.01 руб | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 112.77 руб | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 133.15 руб | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 177.33 руб | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 108.09 руб | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 106.00 руб | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 219.94 руб | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 129.22 руб | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,211.68 руб | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 206.58 руб | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 246.45 руб | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 908.76 руб | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 353.41 руб | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8,077.90 руб | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 706.82 руб | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 650.01 руб | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6,967.19 руб | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 714.88 руб | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,311,937.22 руб | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,346,570.04 руб | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 23,916.80 руб | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 4,855.33 руб | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,977.35 руб | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7,760.99 руб | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,862.73 руб | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2,009.38 руб | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 248,859.17 руб | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,952,576.05 руб | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 11,373.09 руб | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,643.15 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 12,147.28 руб | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 16,538.59 руб | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 180,786.02 руб | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 142,163.38 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 320,013.09 руб | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 255,751.60 руб | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 143,189.82 руб | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 105,560.91 руб | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 594,704.00 руб | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.51 |
Prices in Switzerland
This country had 6812 entries in the past 12 months by 870 different contributors.
Last update: April 2024
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2024
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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| Basel | 112.5 | 48.2 | 81.8 | 129.2 | 99.7 | 152.0 | |
| Zurich | 108.9 | 57.7 | 84.4 | 115.0 | 101.5 | 151.2 | |
| Lausanne | 107.2 | 43.4 | 76.7 | 113.7 | 99.3 | 125.0 | |
| Bern | 103.6 | 39.6 | 73.0 | 107.3 | 83.7 | 140.3 | |
| Geneva | 102.8 | 61.5 | 83.0 | 110.0 | 99.5 | 130.3 |
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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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 EspañolCosto de Vida en Suiza
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