Cost of Living Comparison Between Switzerland and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 38.1% lower than in Switzerland (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 34.2% lower than in Switzerland
Rent Prices in United States are 23.4% lower than in Switzerland
Restaurant Prices in United States are 35.8% lower than in Switzerland
Groceries Prices in United States are 32.5% lower than in Switzerland
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 13.3% lower than in Switzerland
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Restaurants
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $31.77
(25.00 Fr.)		 $20.00
(15.74 Fr.)		      -37.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $127.07
(100.00 Fr.)		 $76.00
(59.81 Fr.)		      -40.2 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $19.06
(15.00 Fr.)		 $12.00
(9.44 Fr.)		      -37.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $9.40
(7.40 Fr.)		 $6.00
(4.72 Fr.)		      -36.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $7.62
(6.00 Fr.)		 $7.50
(5.90 Fr.)		      -1.6 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $6.39
(5.03 Fr.)		 $5.39
(4.25 Fr.)		      -15.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $5.75
(4.52 Fr.)		 $2.66
(2.10 Fr.)		      -53.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $5.15
(4.06 Fr.)		 $2.13
(1.68 Fr.)		      -58.7 %
Markets
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $2.30
(1.81 Fr.)		 $1.06
(0.84 Fr.)		      -53.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.51
(2.76 Fr.)		 $3.29
(2.59 Fr.)		      -6.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) $1.73
(1.36 Fr.)		 $2.08
(1.64 Fr.)		      +20.3 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $7.85
(6.18 Fr.)		 $4.35
(3.43 Fr.)		      -44.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $12.40
(9.76 Fr.)		 $5.89
(4.64 Fr.)		      -52.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $13.40
(10.55 Fr.)		 $5.60
(4.41 Fr.)		      -58.2 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $20.64
(16.25 Fr.)		 $7.69
(6.05 Fr.)		      -62.8 %
Apples (1 lb) $1.73
(1.36 Fr.)		 $2.39
(1.88 Fr.)		      +38.3 %
Bananas (1 lb) $1.03
(0.81 Fr.)		 $0.76
(0.60 Fr.)		      -25.9 %
Oranges (1 lb) $1.34
(1.06 Fr.)		 $2.02
(1.59 Fr.)		      +50.3 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.56
(2.02 Fr.)		 $2.23
(1.76 Fr.)		      -13.0 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $0.98
(0.77 Fr.)		 $1.32
(1.04 Fr.)		      +34.7 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.02
(0.80 Fr.)		 $1.39
(1.10 Fr.)		      +37.0 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.42
(1.90 Fr.)		 $2.23
(1.76 Fr.)		      -7.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $1.37
(1.08 Fr.)		 $2.28
(1.80 Fr.)		      +66.7 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $14.59
(11.48 Fr.)		 $15.00
(11.80 Fr.)		      +2.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.76
(2.18 Fr.)		 $2.06
(1.62 Fr.)		      -25.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.09
(2.43 Fr.)		 $3.68
(2.89 Fr.)		      +18.9 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $11.44
(9.00 Fr.)		 $10.40
(8.18 Fr.)		      -9.1 %
Transportation
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $4.45
(3.50 Fr.)		 $2.50
(1.97 Fr.)		      -43.8 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $104.19
(82.00 Fr.)		 $65.00
(51.15 Fr.)		      -37.6 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $8.26
(6.50 Fr.)		 $3.50
(2.75 Fr.)		      -57.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $7.77
(6.12 Fr.)		 $3.00
(2.36 Fr.)		      -61.4 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $89.20
(70.20 Fr.)		 $30.00
(23.61 Fr.)		      -66.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $2.30
(1.81 Fr.)		 $0.93
(0.73 Fr.)		      -59.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $44,473.25
(35,000.00 Fr.)		 $35,458.00
(27,905.09 Fr.)		      -20.3 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $41,296.59
(32,500.00 Fr.)		 $25,948.74
(20,421.40 Fr.)		      -37.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $277.06
(218.04 Fr.)		 $213.89
(168.33 Fr.)		      -22.8 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $41.45
(32.62 Fr.)		 $61.20
(48.16 Fr.)		      +47.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $59.85
(47.10 Fr.)		 $73.07
(57.50 Fr.)		      +22.1 %
Sports And Leisure
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $89.36
(70.32 Fr.)		 $45.33
(35.67 Fr.)		      -49.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $52.03
(40.95 Fr.)		 $22.96
(18.07 Fr.)		      -55.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $25.41
(20.00 Fr.)		 $15.00
(11.80 Fr.)		      -41.0 %
Childcare
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $3,046.34
(2,397.44 Fr.)		 $1,450.85
(1,141.81 Fr.)		      -52.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $36,716.50
(28,895.52 Fr.)		 $25,234.55
(19,859.34 Fr.)		      -31.3 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $139.74
(109.97 Fr.)		 $53.19
(41.86 Fr.)		      -61.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $66.84
(52.60 Fr.)		 $43.19
(33.99 Fr.)		      -35.4 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $155.42
(122.32 Fr.)		 $92.02
(72.42 Fr.)		      -40.8 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $197.36
(155.32 Fr.)		 $115.28
(90.72 Fr.)		      -41.6 %
Rent Per Month
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,053.94
(1,616.43 Fr.)		 $1,651.66
(1,299.84 Fr.)		      -19.6 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,664.69
(1,310.10 Fr.)		 $1,347.36
(1,060.36 Fr.)		      -19.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $3,619.32
(2,848.36 Fr.)		 $2,655.45
(2,089.81 Fr.)		      -26.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,918.98
(2,297.21 Fr.)		 $2,205.61
(1,735.79 Fr.)		      -24.4 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $1,787.89
(1,407.05 Fr.)		 $311.33
(245.01 Fr.)		      -82.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $1,277.78
(1,005.60 Fr.)		 $246.06
(193.65 Fr.)		      -80.7 %
Salaries And Financing
 Switzerland Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $7,589.21
(5,972.63 Fr.)		 $4,327.09
(3,405.38 Fr.)		      -43.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 2.11 6.25      +196.8 %
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