Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Zurich | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 30 (€32) | €19 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (€18) | €11 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (€10) | €4.21 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.69 (€1.82) | €1.08 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€9) | €3.02 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.37 (€4.70) | €1.97 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€10) | €7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.44 (€3.70) | €2.21 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (€2.65) | €1.49 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.05 (€2.20) | €1.32 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€16) | €8 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.98 (€3.21) | €2.05 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.12 (€2.27) | €1.04 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Zurich | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,682 (€3,958) | €1,840 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,456 (€2,640) | €1,343 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 359 (€386) | €145 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,191 (€2,356) | €1,224 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,462 (€1,572) | €973 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 81 (€87) | €90 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (€52) | €31 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (€377) | €274 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (€90) | €108 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (€16) | €9 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (€35) | €13 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 122 (€131) | €74 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (€72) | €48 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 107 (€115) | €85 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (€179) | €108 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,443 (€37,026) | €31,398 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (€1.97) | €1.70 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (€92) | €32 | + 188% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (€58) | €15 | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€17) | €6 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (€24) | €8 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (€140) | €59 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.73 (€6) | €5.33 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.95 (€5.32) | €2.55 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.22 (€5.61) | €3.32 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.32 (€3.57) | €2.00 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (€3.64) | €2.45 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 (€65) | €26 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Zurich | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (€67) | €43 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (€39) | €17 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (€212) | €47 | + 352% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 (€151) | €58 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€19) | €13 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.95 (€6) | €3.36 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€8) | €5.02 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (€584) | €539 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (€0.58) | €0.25 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 76 (€81) | €62 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€10) | €6 | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,158 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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