Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Zurich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Zurich is 32.0% higher than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Zurich is 13.0% higher than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Zurich are 15.3% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Zurich are 93.8% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Zurich are 44.7% higher than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Zurich is 55.6% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.0 S$ (9.89 Fr.) |
37.93 S$ (25.0 Fr.) |
+152.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.0 S$ (65.91 Fr.) |
182.08 S$ (120.0 Fr.) |
+82.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.0 S$ (6.59 Fr.) |
24.28 S$ (16.0 Fr.) |
+142.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
9.9 S$ (6.52 Fr.) |
12.14 S$ (8.0 Fr.) |
+22.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.0 S$ (6.59 Fr.) |
10.62 S$ (7.0 Fr.) |
+6.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.38 S$ (4.21 Fr.) |
8.13 S$ (5.36 Fr.) |
+27.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.08 S$ (1.37 Fr.) |
7.16 S$ (4.72 Fr.) |
+243.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 S$ (0.99 Fr.) |
6.62 S$ (4.37 Fr.) |
+340.1 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
13.74 S$ (9.05 Fr.) |
9.9 S$ (6.53 Fr.) |
-27.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.49 S$ (1.64 Fr.) |
4.61 S$ (3.04 Fr.) |
+85.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.71 S$ (1.13 Fr.) |
2.43 S$ (1.6 Fr.) |
+42.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.35 S$ (2.87 Fr.) |
8.99 S$ (5.92 Fr.) |
+106.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.7 S$ (7.05 Fr.) |
15.5 S$ (10.22 Fr.) |
+44.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.71 S$ (3.76 Fr.) |
16.6 S$ (10.94 Fr.) |
+190.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
11.58 S$ (7.63 Fr.) |
28.52 S$ (18.8 Fr.) |
+146.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.43 S$ (1.6 Fr.) |
2.06 S$ (1.36 Fr.) |
-15.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.84 S$ (1.21 Fr.) |
1.42 S$ (0.93 Fr.) |
-22.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.41 S$ (1.59 Fr.) |
1.8 S$ (1.19 Fr.) |
-25.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.67 S$ (1.1 Fr.) |
3.0 S$ (1.98 Fr.) |
+79.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.39 S$ (0.92 Fr.) |
1.48 S$ (0.98 Fr.) |
+6.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.43 S$ (0.94 Fr.) |
1.51 S$ (0.99 Fr.) |
+5.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.22 S$ (1.46 Fr.) |
3.05 S$ (2.01 Fr.) |
+37.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.89 S$ (1.25 Fr.) |
1.53 S$ (1.01 Fr.) |
-19.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
35.0 S$ (23.07 Fr.) |
18.21 S$ (12.0 Fr.) |
-48.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.61 S$ (3.7 Fr.) |
3.15 S$ (2.08 Fr.) |
-43.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.42 S$ (4.23 Fr.) |
3.93 S$ (2.59 Fr.) |
-38.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.9 S$ (11.14 Fr.) |
13.66 S$ (9.0 Fr.) |
-19.2 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.0 S$ (1.32 Fr.) |
6.68 S$ (4.4 Fr.) |
+233.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.0 S$ (79.09 Fr.) |
132.01 S$ (87.0 Fr.) |
+10.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.6 S$ (3.03 Fr.) |
10.62 S$ (7.0 Fr.) |
+130.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.06 Fr.) |
9.28 S$ (6.12 Fr.) |
+476.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.4 S$ (13.44 Fr.) |
108.34 S$ (71.4 Fr.) |
+431.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.84 S$ (7.14 Fr.) |
10.75 S$ (7.08 Fr.) |
-0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.0 S$ (118,629.61 Fr.) |
49,768.35 S$ (32,800.0 Fr.) |
-72.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,477.6 S$ (104,445.2 Fr.) |
50,506.15 S$ (33,286.25 Fr.) |
-68.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
214.21 S$ (141.18 Fr.) |
331.95 S$ (218.77 Fr.) |
+55.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
22.47 S$ (14.81 Fr.) |
47.47 S$ (31.29 Fr.) |
+111.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
47.76 S$ (31.48 Fr.) |
70.55 S$ (46.5 Fr.) |
+47.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
136.39 S$ (89.89 Fr.) |
111.84 S$ (73.71 Fr.) |
-18.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.89 S$ (10.47 Fr.) |
59.09 S$ (38.94 Fr.) |
+271.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.0 S$ (10.54 Fr.) |
30.35 S$ (20.0 Fr.) |
+89.7 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,559.9 S$ (1,028.06 Fr.) |
4,267.67 S$ (2,812.62 Fr.) |
+173.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
36,775.34 S$ (24,236.92 Fr.) |
51,791.45 S$ (34,133.33 Fr.) |
+40.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.5 S$ (58.98 Fr.) |
168.01 S$ (110.73 Fr.) |
+87.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
59.31 S$ (39.09 Fr.) |
91.23 S$ (60.12 Fr.) |
+53.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
130.38 S$ (85.93 Fr.) |
170.8 S$ (112.56 Fr.) |
+31.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
145.48 S$ (95.88 Fr.) |
279.13 S$ (183.96 Fr.) |
+91.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,637.39 S$ (2,397.24 Fr.) |
3,333.9 S$ (2,197.22 Fr.) |
-8.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,650.62 S$ (1,746.9 Fr.) |
2,602.22 S$ (1,715.0 Fr.) |
-1.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,260.42 S$ (4,785.0 Fr.) |
5,631.38 S$ (3,711.38 Fr.) |
-22.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,142.31 S$ (3,389.06 Fr.) |
4,254.8 S$ (2,804.14 Fr.) |
-17.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,624.96 S$ (1,729.99 Fr.) |
3,076.37 S$ (2,027.49 Fr.) |
+17.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,718.01 S$ (1,132.26 Fr.) |
2,132.1 S$ (1,405.17 Fr.) |
+24.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Zurich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,744.66 S$ (3,786.03 Fr.) |
10,105.35 S$ (6,659.96 Fr.) |
+75.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.53 | 2.42 | -31.3 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 624 | 305 |
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