Cost of Living in Zug
Summary of cost of living in Zug, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 7,413.7$ (5,928.7Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,998.4$ (1,598.1Fr.), excluding rent.
- Zug is 37.5% more expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Zug is, on average, 41.0% higher 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) | 150.00 Fr. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 16.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.35 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.70 Fr. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.83 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.08 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.81 Fr. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.01 Fr. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.85 Fr. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.46 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.89 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.34 Fr. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 16.27 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.41 Fr. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.91 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 Fr. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.49 Fr. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.84 Fr. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.91 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.10 Fr. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.16 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.52 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.50 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.50 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.40 Fr. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 133.33 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.90 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 8.05 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 69.00 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.76 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,800.00 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) | 226.92 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 35.56 Fr. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 51.67 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 89.60 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.67 Fr. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 19.50 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,266.67 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 36,250.00 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 116.33 Fr. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 47.25 Fr. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 177.50 Fr. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 179.75 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,408.33 Fr. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,870.00 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,483.33 Fr. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,957.14 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,114.39 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,178.70 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,504.76 Fr. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.50 |
Prices in Zug
This city had 336 entries in the past 12 months by 31 different contributors.
Last update: 26 October 2025
Last update: 26 October 2025
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