Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (AU$49) | AU$23 | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (AU$27) | AU$15 | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (AU$19) | AU$7 | + 150% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (AU$3.03) | AU$2.03 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.86 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (AU$16) | AU$10 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.64 (AU$6) | AU$5.13 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (AU$4.29) | AU$3.82 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.99 (AU$3.46) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.27 (AU$5.67) | AU$3.95 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.58 (AU$4.48) | AU$2.90 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 24% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,898 (AU$5,030) | AU$4,165 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,272 (AU$3,943) | AU$2,882 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 364 (AU$632) | AU$326 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,869 (AU$3,245) | AU$2,685 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,326 (AU$2,302) | AU$2,025 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 108 (AU$188) | AU$223 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (AU$89) | AU$70 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (AU$607) | AU$673 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (AU$199) | AU$270 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (AU$26) | AU$15 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (AU$52) | AU$43 | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 98 (AU$171) | AU$123 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (AU$106) | AU$94 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 103 (AU$179) | AU$169 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 135 (AU$234) | AU$187 | + 25% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,584 (AU$54,821) | AU$39,588 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (AU$3.23) | AU$1.97 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (AU$136) | AU$167 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 155% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 155% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (AU$26) | AU$8 | + 201% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 10 (AU$17) | AU$23 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 180 (AU$312) | AU$86 | + 262% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.72 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 12 (AU$21) | AU$5.40 | + 292% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 11 (AU$19) | AU$9 | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.38 (AU$9) | AU$4.39 | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.39 (AU$9) | AU$4.31 | + 117% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (AU$92) | AU$39 | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 64% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 87 (AU$151) | AU$75 | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 (AU$71) | AU$46 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (AU$294) | AU$257 | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 163 (AU$283) | AU$127 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 20 (AU$35) | AU$22 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 7 (AU$13) | AU$5.32 | + 143% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 519 (AU$901) | AU$943 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (AU$1.74) | AU$0.86 | + 101% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (AU$181) | AU$89 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$15) | AU$46 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,386 prices entered by 449 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 34% more expensive than in Australia
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