Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 28 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 11 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 1.75 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 3.86 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 3.64 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.47 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 3.27 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.58 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,473 (CHF 1,370) | CHF 2,898 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,003 (CHF 933) | CHF 2,272 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (CHF 104) | CHF 364 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €928 (CHF 863) | CHF 1,869 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €669 (CHF 622) | CHF 1,326 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (CHF 70) | CHF 108 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 25) | CHF 51 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (CHF 305) | CHF 349 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CHF 89) | CHF 115 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 30 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (CHF 71) | CHF 98 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 61 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (CHF 78) | CHF 103 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (CHF 83) | CHF 135 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,684 (CHF 24,823) | CHF 31,584 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 1.86 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (CHF 26) | CHF 78 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 55) | CHF 180 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.21 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 5.72 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.87 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 11 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 5.38 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 5.39 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 53 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (CHF 33) | CHF 87 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 15) | CHF 41 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (CHF 49) | CHF 169 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (CHF 46) | CHF 163 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 20 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.84 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.52 (CHF 4.21) | CHF 8 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (CHF 498) | CHF 519 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 1.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (CHF 47) | CHF 104 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.34 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland
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