Cost of Living in Zug
Summary of cost of living in Zug, Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 7,041.0$ (5,760.8Fr.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,924.2$ (1,574.3Fr.), excluding rent.
- Zug is 15.4% more expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Zug is, on average, 19.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.00 Fr. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 135.00 Fr. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.50 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.50 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.64 Fr. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.90 Fr. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 4.50 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.86 Fr. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.92 Fr. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.95 Fr. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.36 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.70 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.24 Fr. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.27 Fr. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.38 Fr. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 Fr. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.67 Fr. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.84 Fr. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.91 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.10 Fr. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.34 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.50 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.27 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.50 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.95 Fr. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 79.00 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.05 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 70.50 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.66 Fr. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,800.00 Fr. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,062.50 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 238.03 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 55.27 Fr. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.00 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 110.50 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.67 Fr. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 19.00 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,266.67 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 33,000.00 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.33 Fr. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 43.80 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 125.57 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 152.50 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,275.00 Fr. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,820.00 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,350.00 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,950.00 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,771.60 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,230.96 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,872.22 Fr. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.50 |
Prices in Zug
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Last update: 22 June 2025
Last update: 22 June 2025
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| Cost of Living in Lucerne | 20.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kriens | 21.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zurich | 21.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hergiswil | 24.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Baden | 31.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Winterthur | 42.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Langenthal | 49.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Frauenfeld | 53.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Schaffhausen | 58.29 miles |
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Pay attention that the average salary is somewhat skewed due to the CEOs of international companies who are earning millions. A median is somewhat lower, probably between CHF 5k and 6k.