Cost of Living in Switzerland
Summary of cost of living in Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,531.6€ (5,079.1Fr.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,501.1€ (1,378.3Fr.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Switzerland is, on average, 63.0% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Switzerland is, on average, 31.6% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.23 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 108.91 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 16.34 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.17 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.53 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.50 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.89 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.42 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.97 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.07 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.62 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.72 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.63 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.68 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17.70 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.45 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.88 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.16 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.32 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.88 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.89 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.10 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.18 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.05 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.37 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.70 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.80 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.81 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 88.22 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 7.08 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.66 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 76.45 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.94 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,722.29 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 35,395.56 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 235.84 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 35.79 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 51.74 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 76.28 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 44.42 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 21.78 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,611.89 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 31,203.94 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 120.10 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 57.58 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 135.10 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 170.73 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,758.98 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,450.68 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,168.53 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,537.57 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,514.49 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,097.65 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,459.24 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.12 | |
Prices in Switzerland
This country had 6821 entries in the past 12 months by 629 different contributors.
Last update: 15 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 15 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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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 | 123.0 | 71.3 | 99.1 | 124.4 | 127.2 | 170.3 | |
| Geneva | 117.9 | 63.6 | 92.8 | 115.1 | 126.9 | 165.0 | |
| Lucerne | 114.6 | 48.4 | 84.0 | 111.7 | 128.6 | 169.9 | |
| Basel | 114.1 | 46.8 | 82.9 | 114.2 | 115.4 | 189.8 | |
| Lugano | 112.8 | 43.1 | 80.6 | 109.2 | 134.6 | 169.3 | |
| Lausanne | 112.2 | 51.8 | 84.2 | 110.7 | 115.5 | 183.6 | |
| Bern | 108.1 | 43.4 | 78.1 | 109.2 | 110.4 | 187.4 |
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Switzerland:
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Cost of Living in Basel-Landschaft
Cost of Living in Basel-Stadt
Cost of Living in Bern/Berne
Cost of Living in Fribourg/Freiburg
Cost of Living in Genève
Cost of Living in Glarus
Cost of Living in Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni
Cost of Living in Jura
Cost of Living in Luzern
Cost of Living in Neuchâtel
Cost of Living in Nidwalden
Cost of Living in Schaffhausen
Cost of Living in Schwyz
Cost of Living in Solothurn
Cost of Living in St. Gallen
Cost of Living in Thurgau
Cost of Living in Ticino
Cost of Living in Uri
Cost of Living in Valais/Wallis
Cost of Living in Vaud
Cost of Living in Zug
Cost of Living in Zürich
Cost of Living in Basel-Landschaft
Cost of Living in Basel-Stadt
Cost of Living in Bern/Berne
Cost of Living in Fribourg/Freiburg
Cost of Living in Genève
Cost of Living in Glarus
Cost of Living in Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni
Cost of Living in Jura
Cost of Living in Luzern
Cost of Living in Neuchâtel
Cost of Living in Nidwalden
Cost of Living in Schaffhausen
Cost of Living in Schwyz
Cost of Living in Solothurn
Cost of Living in St. Gallen
Cost of Living in Thurgau
Cost of Living in Ticino
Cost of Living in Uri
Cost of Living in Valais/Wallis
Cost of Living in Vaud
Cost of Living in Zug
Cost of Living in Zürich
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