Cost of Living in Fribourg
Summary of cost of living in Fribourg, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $5,955.1 (4,731.6 Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,652.9 (1,313.3 Fr.), excluding rent.
- Fribourg is 17.3% more expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Fribourg is, on average, 37.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 Fr. | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 Fr. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.50 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.00 Fr. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.33 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.82 Fr. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.43 Fr. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.30 Fr. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.00 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.19 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.53 Fr. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 13.82 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.29 Fr. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.62 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 Fr. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.68 Fr. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.66 Fr. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.77 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.86 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.00 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.92 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.32 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.00 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.90 Fr. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 71.00 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.20 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.44 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.76 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,000.00 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,500.00 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 277.71 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 34.25 Fr. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 47.24 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 50.00 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 37.50 Fr. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 17.50 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,500.00 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 30,000.00 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 82.50 Fr. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 64.98 Fr. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 123.32 Fr. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 164.98 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,300.00 Fr. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,180.00 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,016.67 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,816.67 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,576.24 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,052.89 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,680.00 Fr. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.60 | |
Prices in Fribourg
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Last update: 8 June 2026
Last update: 8 June 2026
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