Cost of Living Comparison Between Switzerland and Germany Reverse

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Cost of Living in Germany is 38.4% lower than in Switzerland (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 42.4% lower than in Switzerland
Rent Prices in Germany are 53.6% lower than in Switzerland
Restaurant Prices in Germany are 39.2% lower than in Switzerland
Groceries Prices in Germany are 41.7% lower than in Switzerland
Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 20.9% lower than in Switzerland
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Restaurants
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 Fr.
(€27.29)		 13.74 Fr.
(€15.00)		      -45.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 100.00 Fr.
(€109.18)		 62.28 Fr.
(€68.00)		      -37.7 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.00 Fr.
(€16.38)		 10.08 Fr.
(€11.00)		      -32.8 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.20 Fr.
(€7.86)		 4.12 Fr.
(€4.50)		      -42.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.00 Fr.
(€6.55)		 3.66 Fr.
(€4.00)		      -38.9 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.04 Fr.
(€5.50)		 3.30 Fr.
(€3.60)		      -34.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 4.51 Fr.
(€4.92)		 2.80 Fr.
(€3.06)		      -37.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 4.05 Fr.
(€4.42)		 2.44 Fr.
(€2.66)		      -39.8 %
Markets
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.81 Fr.
(€1.97)		 1.07 Fr.
(€1.17)		      -40.6 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.76 Fr.
(€3.01)		 1.58 Fr.
(€1.72)		      -42.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.36 Fr.
(€1.48)		 1.29 Fr.
(€1.41)		      -5.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 6.18 Fr.
(€6.75)		 3.07 Fr.
(€3.36)		      -50.3 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 9.74 Fr.
(€10.64)		 5.35 Fr.
(€5.84)		      -45.1 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 10.57 Fr.
(€11.54)		 4.28 Fr.
(€4.68)		      -59.4 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 16.21 Fr.
(€17.69)		 7.71 Fr.
(€8.42)		      -52.4 %
Apples (1 lb) 1.36 Fr.
(€1.48)		 1.20 Fr.
(€1.31)		      -11.7 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.81 Fr.
(€0.88)		 0.75 Fr.
(€0.82)		      -6.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.06 Fr.
(€1.16)		 0.83 Fr.
(€0.91)		      -21.5 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.02 Fr.
(€2.20)		 1.57 Fr.
(€1.72)		      -22.0 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.77 Fr.
(€0.84)		 0.55 Fr.
(€0.60)		      -28.8 %
Onions (1 lb) 0.80 Fr.
(€0.87)		 0.53 Fr.
(€0.58)		      -33.5 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.91 Fr.
(€2.08)		 1.34 Fr.
(€1.46)		      -29.9 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.08 Fr.
(€1.18)		 0.88 Fr.
(€0.96)		      -18.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 11.96 Fr.
(€13.06)		 4.58 Fr.
(€5.00)		      -61.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.17 Fr.
(€2.37)		 0.90 Fr.
(€0.98)		      -58.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.42 Fr.
(€2.64)		 1.30 Fr.
(€1.41)		      -46.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 9.00 Fr.
(€9.83)		 7.97 Fr.
(€8.70)		      -11.5 %
Transportation
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.50 Fr.
(€3.82)		 3.02 Fr.
(€3.30)		      -13.6 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 82.00 Fr.
(€89.52)		 53.12 Fr.
(€58.00)		      -35.2 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 6.50 Fr.
(€7.10)		 4.12 Fr.
(€4.50)		      -36.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.12 Fr.
(€6.68)		 3.69 Fr.
(€4.02)		      -39.7 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 70.20 Fr.
(€76.64)		 32.06 Fr.
(€35.00)		      -54.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.81 Fr.
(€1.97)		 1.63 Fr.
(€1.78)		      -9.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,000.00 Fr.
(€38,211.79)		 26,924.28 Fr.
(€29,395.00)		      -23.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 32,500.00 Fr.
(€35,482.38)		 31,291.19 Fr.
(€34,162.64)		      -3.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 218.71 Fr.
(€238.78)		 279.91 Fr.
(€305.60)		      +28.0 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 32.48 Fr.
(€35.46)		 21.48 Fr.
(€23.45)		      -33.9 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 47.06 Fr.
(€51.38)		 39.62 Fr.
(€43.26)		      -15.8 %
Sports And Leisure
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 70.16 Fr.
(€76.59)		 32.79 Fr.
(€35.80)		      -53.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 40.95 Fr.
(€44.70)		 22.55 Fr.
(€24.62)		      -44.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 Fr.
(€21.84)		 11.91 Fr.
(€13.00)		      -40.5 %
Childcare
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,397.44 Fr.
(€2,617.44)		 460.42 Fr.
(€502.67)		      -80.8 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 28,895.52 Fr.
(€31,547.13)		 14,121.27 Fr.
(€15,417.12)		      -51.1 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 109.97 Fr.
(€120.07)		 72.13 Fr.
(€78.75)		      -34.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 52.60 Fr.
(€57.43)		 34.06 Fr.
(€37.19)		      -35.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 122.32 Fr.
(€133.54)		 80.73 Fr.
(€88.14)		      -34.0 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 155.32 Fr.
(€169.57)		 102.23 Fr.
(€111.61)		      -34.2 %
Rent Per Month
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,616.40 Fr.
(€1,764.73)		 741.91 Fr.
(€809.99)		      -54.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,310.10 Fr.
(€1,430.32)		 573.22 Fr.
(€625.83)		      -56.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,848.36 Fr.
(€3,109.75)		 1,374.10 Fr.
(€1,500.20)		      -51.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,297.21 Fr.
(€2,508.02)		 1,058.93 Fr.
(€1,156.10)		      -53.9 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,407.05 Fr.
(€1,536.17)		 457.85 Fr.
(€499.86)		      -67.5 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,005.60 Fr.
(€1,097.88)		 302.22 Fr.
(€329.96)		      -69.9 %
Salaries And Financing
 Switzerland Edit Germany Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,983.47 Fr.
(€6,532.55)		 2,723.16 Fr.
(€2,973.06)		      -54.5 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 2.11 3.95      +87.5 %
Last update: 13 May 202613 May 2026
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