Cost of Living in Neuchatel
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Summary of cost of living in Neuchatel, Switzerland:
- Rent in Neuchatel is, on average, 17.3% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.37 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 130.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 19.02 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.15 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.61 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.83 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.23 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.59 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.17 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.68 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.09 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.43 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 13.92 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.81 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 19.04 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.53 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.18 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.76 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.22 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.31 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.68 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.41 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.42 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 11.41 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.17 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 96.39 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 9.51 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.14 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 79.27 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.24 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 41,598.71 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 42,571.04 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 288.53 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 58.53 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 38.05 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 93.99 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 22.83 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,642.19 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 27,563.37 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 139.51 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 69.75 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 156.42 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 152.19 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,775.55 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,479.63 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,774.30 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,494.23 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,148.78 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 824.77 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,513.78 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.36 | |
Prices in Neuchatel
This city had 193 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 20 December 2025
Last update: 20 December 2025
Sources and References
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