Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland

Summary of cost of living in Zurich

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CHF 7,302
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CHF 4,133
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Zurich
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 30
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 17
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CHF 9
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.69
12 eggs, large CHF 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 4.37
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 3.44
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CHF 2.47
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 2.05
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 15
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 2.98
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CHF 2.12
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 3,682
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CHF 2,456
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 359
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CHF 2,191
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CHF 1,462
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CHF 81
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CHF 48
40” flat screen tv CHF 351
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 84
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CHF 14
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 32
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 122
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CHF 67
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 107
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 167
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CHF 34,443
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.83
Monthly ticket public transport CHF 85
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 54
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CHF 16
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CHF 22
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CHF 130
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CHF 5.73
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 4.95
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 5.22
4 rolls of toilet paper CHF 3.32
Tube of toothpaste CHF 3.38
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 60
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 62
2 tickets to the movies CHF 36
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CHF 197
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CHF 140
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CHF 17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 5.95
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 543
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CHF 0.54
1 month of gym membership in business district CHF 76
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 9
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 295 prices entered by 64 different people.
Latest price update: November 22, 2024

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