Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Switzerland Reverse

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Cost of Living in Switzerland is 59.6% higher than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Switzerland is 48.8% higher than in United States
Rent Prices in Switzerland are 25.8% higher than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Switzerland are 53.3% higher than in United States
Groceries Prices in Switzerland are 46.8% higher than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Switzerland is 15.3% higher than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $
(16.02 Fr.)		 31.21 $
(25.00 Fr.)		      +56.1 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 $
(60.07 Fr.)		 124.85 $
(100.00 Fr.)		      +66.5 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $
(9.61 Fr.)		 18.73 $
(15.00 Fr.)		      +56.1 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $
(4.81 Fr.)		 8.74 $
(7.00 Fr.)		      +45.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $
(6.01 Fr.)		 7.49 $
(6.00 Fr.)		      -0.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.34 $
(4.28 Fr.)		 6.20 $
(4.97 Fr.)		      +16.2 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.63 $
(2.10 Fr.)		 5.60 $
(4.49 Fr.)		      +113.2 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.12 $
(1.70 Fr.)		 5.03 $
(4.03 Fr.)		      +137.3 %
Markets
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $
(0.85 Fr.)		 2.25 $
(1.80 Fr.)		      +111.3 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $
(2.66 Fr.)		 3.41 $
(2.74 Fr.)		      +2.9 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.09 $
(1.67 Fr.)		 1.84 $
(1.47 Fr.)		      -11.9 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 $
(3.53 Fr.)		 7.66 $
(6.13 Fr.)		      +73.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.90 $
(4.72 Fr.)		 12.23 $
(9.80 Fr.)		      +107.4 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $
(4.46 Fr.)		 13.43 $
(10.76 Fr.)		      +141.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.55 $
(6.05 Fr.)		 20.22 $
(16.20 Fr.)		      +167.8 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.37 $
(1.90 Fr.)		 1.65 $
(1.32 Fr.)		      -30.6 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $
(0.61 Fr.)		 1.01 $
(0.81 Fr.)		      +32.7 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.01 $
(1.61 Fr.)		 1.31 $
(1.05 Fr.)		      -34.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $
(1.78 Fr.)		 2.62 $
(2.10 Fr.)		      +18.0 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $
(1.05 Fr.)		 1.01 $
(0.81 Fr.)		      -22.9 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $
(1.11 Fr.)		 1.02 $
(0.81 Fr.)		      -26.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $
(1.78 Fr.)		 2.40 $
(1.92 Fr.)		      +7.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.26 $
(1.81 Fr.)		 1.40 $
(1.12 Fr.)		      -38.2 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
(12.01 Fr.)		 13.73 $
(11.00 Fr.)		      -8.4 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.04 $
(1.63 Fr.)		 2.71 $
(2.17 Fr.)		      +33.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.63 $
(2.91 Fr.)		 3.09 $
(2.48 Fr.)		      -14.8 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.40 $
(8.33 Fr.)		 11.24 $
(9.00 Fr.)		      +8.0 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $
(2.00 Fr.)		 4.37 $
(3.50 Fr.)		      +74.8 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $
(52.06 Fr.)		 102.38 $
(82.00 Fr.)		      +57.5 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $
(2.80 Fr.)		 8.12 $
(6.50 Fr.)		      +131.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $
(2.26 Fr.)		 7.64 $
(6.12 Fr.)		      +171.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $
(24.03 Fr.)		 87.64 $
(70.20 Fr.)		      +192.1 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $
(0.71 Fr.)		 2.23 $
(1.79 Fr.)		      +151.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,699.74 $
(28,594.63 Fr.)		 40,950.04 $
(32,800.00 Fr.)		      +14.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,880.27 $
(20,729.48 Fr.)		 40,589.51 $
(32,511.22 Fr.)		      +56.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 211.43 $
(169.35 Fr.)		 266.71 $
(213.63 Fr.)		      +26.1 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 61.06 $
(48.91 Fr.)		 41.35 $
(33.12 Fr.)		      -32.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.69 $
(58.22 Fr.)		 59.81 $
(47.91 Fr.)		      -17.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.45 $
(36.40 Fr.)		 87.84 $
(70.35 Fr.)		      +93.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 23.09 $
(18.50 Fr.)		 50.42 $
(40.39 Fr.)		      +118.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $
(12.01 Fr.)		 24.97 $
(20.00 Fr.)		      +66.5 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,466.83 $
(1,174.90 Fr.)		 2,971.72 $
(2,380.28 Fr.)		      +102.6 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 25,413.75 $
(20,355.80 Fr.)		 35,720.80 $
(28,611.51 Fr.)		      +40.6 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.54 $
(42.09 Fr.)		 136.04 $
(108.97 Fr.)		      +158.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.88 $
(34.35 Fr.)		 66.16 $
(53.00 Fr.)		      +54.3 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 91.10 $
(72.97 Fr.)		 155.72 $
(124.72 Fr.)		      +70.9 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 114.34 $
(91.59 Fr.)		 196.54 $
(157.42 Fr.)		      +71.9 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,709.45 $
(1,369.23 Fr.)		 2,061.03 $
(1,650.84 Fr.)		      +20.6 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,390.03 $
(1,113.38 Fr.)		 1,656.23 $
(1,326.60 Fr.)		      +19.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,775.04 $
(2,222.74 Fr.)		 3,647.63 $
(2,921.67 Fr.)		      +31.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,289.06 $
(1,833.48 Fr.)		 2,905.18 $
(2,326.98 Fr.)		      +26.9 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 309.10 $
(247.58 Fr.)		 1,754.38 $
(1,405.21 Fr.)		      +467.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 246.20 $
(197.20 Fr.)		 1,277.75 $
(1,023.45 Fr.)		      +419.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Switzerland Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,254.57 $
(3,407.81 Fr.)		 7,300.43 $
(5,847.47 Fr.)		      +71.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.34 2.14      -66.3 %
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