Restaurants | Switzerland |
Germany | 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 |
Germany | |
| 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 2026 | 13 May 2026 | |
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