Cost of Living in Switzerland
Summary of cost of living in Switzerland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 46,228.5¥ (5,353.1Fr.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 12,613.9¥ (1,460.7Fr.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Switzerland is, on average, 253.5% higher than in China.
- Rent in Switzerland is, on average, 359.3% higher than in China.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 Fr. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110.00 Fr. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 7.00 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 6.00 Fr. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.92 Fr. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.42 Fr. | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.98 Fr. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.78 Fr. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.08 Fr. | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 3.46 Fr. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.01 Fr. | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 22.89 Fr. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 27.10 Fr. | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 39.69 Fr. | |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.97 Fr. | |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.98 Fr. | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.45 Fr. | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 5.13 Fr. | |
| Potato (1kg) | 2.07 Fr. | |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.93 Fr. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.10 Fr. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 Fr. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 Fr. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.09 Fr. | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.48 Fr. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.00 Fr. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 Fr. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 Fr. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.50 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.85 Fr. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 70.00 Fr. | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.81 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) | 33,818.32 Fr. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 214.62 Fr. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 42.47 Fr. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.72 Fr. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.37 Fr. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 38.04 Fr. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 Fr. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,439.85 Fr. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,729.79 Fr. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 106.70 Fr. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 52.43 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 121.04 Fr. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 152.04 Fr. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,657.25 Fr. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,370.70 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,960.78 Fr. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,449.71 Fr. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,953.37 Fr. | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,074.32 Fr. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,962.84 Fr. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.44 |
Prices in Switzerland
This country had 8272 entries in the past 12 months by 867 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 | 112.5 | 64.5 | 91.1 | 114.1 | 114.0 | 164.7 | |
| Geneva | 110.7 | 61.0 | 88.6 | 115.8 | 116.1 | 178.9 | |
| Basel | 110.1 | 47.5 | 82.2 | 114.6 | 113.6 | 190.2 | |
| Lausanne | 108.1 | 46.1 | 80.5 | 110.9 | 110.4 | 173.6 | |
| Bern | 102.3 | 41.8 | 75.3 | 108.2 | 92.2 | 182.5 |
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in der Schweiz
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Suíça
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Svizzera
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 EspañolCosto de Vida en Suiza
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