Cost of Living in Switzerland
Summary of cost of living in Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 142,548.5Kč (5,355.2Fr.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 38,900.4Kč (1,461.4Fr.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Switzerland is, on average, 64.3% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Switzerland is, on average, 21.2% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 665.47 Kč | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,928.08 Kč | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 399.28 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 186.33 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 159.71 Kč | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 131.38 Kč | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 117.52 Kč | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 105.53 Kč | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 179.59 Kč | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 74.29 Kč | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 41.88 Kč | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 160.09 Kč | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 276.43 Kč | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 327.22 Kč | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 479.26 Kč | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 35.77 Kč | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 23.86 Kč | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 29.51 Kč | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 62.04 Kč | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.98 Kč | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 23.25 Kč | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 55.83 Kč | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 29.55 Kč | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 319.43 Kč | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 55.66 Kč | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 66.06 Kč | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 239.57 Kč | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 93.17 Kč | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,129.51 Kč | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 173.02 Kč | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 164.93 Kč | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,863.32 Kč | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 182.26 Kč | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 873,099.87 Kč | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 900,206.55 Kč | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,726.97 Kč | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,132.65 Kč | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,292.48 Kč | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,899.61 Kč | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,012.49 Kč | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 532.38 Kč | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 65,159.13 Kč | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 738,136.51 Kč | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,840.17 Kč | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,395.52 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,221.90 Kč | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,047.18 Kč | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 44,127.06 Kč | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 36,416.17 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 79,183.39 Kč | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 64,998.27 Kč | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 34,506.07 Kč | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 27,687.03 Kč | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 158,867.54 Kč | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.44 |
Prices in Switzerland
This country had 8324 entries in the past 12 months by 879 different contributors.
Last update: 23 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 23 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Switzerland
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Zurich | 114.3 | 65.8 | 92.7 | 116.0 | 115.9 | 164.2 | |
| Geneva | 113.0 | 61.9 | 90.2 | 117.6 | 117.9 | 174.7 | |
| Basel | 112.0 | 47.2 | 83.1 | 116.4 | 115.9 | 190.9 | |
| Lausanne | 109.8 | 46.8 | 81.7 | 112.7 | 112.2 | 173.2 | |
| Bern | 103.9 | 42.5 | 76.5 | 109.9 | 93.7 | 182.2 |
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in der Schweiz
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Svizzera
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