- Cost of Living
- United States
- Switzerland
- New York City
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between New York City (United States) and Zurich (Switzerland)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $14.33 (CHF 13.82) | CHF 27 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7.56 (CHF 7.29) | CHF 13.19 | 45% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $5.40 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 11.78 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.78 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 1.65 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 5.94 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 4.38 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.55 (CHF 6.32) | CHF 9.49 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (CHF 4.30) | CHF 3.80 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $5.10 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 3.78 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 1.79 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17.01 (CHF 16.40) | CHF 14.46 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.35 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 3.14 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 2.80 | 1% |
| Housing | 12% | ||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $3,656 (CHF 3,526) | CHF 3,035 | 16% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (CHF 155) | CHF 152 | 2% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $53 (CHF 51) | CHF 45 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $779 (CHF 751) | CHF 884 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $161 (CHF 155) | CHF 255 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12.25 (CHF 11.82) | CHF 11.50 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (CHF 21) | CHF 27 | 22% |
| Clothes | 40% | ||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $59 (CHF 57) | CHF 122 | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $40 (CHF 38) | CHF 62 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $92 (CHF 89) | CHF 127 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $118 (CHF 114) | CHF 171 | 33% |
| Transportation | 2% | ||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,674 (CHF 26,690) | CHF 33,044 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.84 | 45% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $107 (CHF 103) | CHF 89 | 15% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $16.66 (CHF 16.06) | CHF 38 | 58% |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $13.24 (CHF 12.77) | CHF 17.70 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8.07 (CHF 7.78) | CHF 7.83 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (CHF 4.75) | CHF 4.95 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.78 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 5.33 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 2.70 | 53% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.28 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 3.45 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (CHF 29) | CHF 49 | 41% |
| Entertainment | 16% | ||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (CHF 50) | CHF 64 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (CHF 25) | CHF 36 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $296 (CHF 285) | CHF 250 | 14% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $115 (CHF 111) | CHF 138 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13.97 (CHF 13.47) | CHF 16.53 | 19% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (CHF 4.31) | CHF 5.35 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $6.23 (CHF 6.01) | CHF 6.41 | 6% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $157 (CHF 152) | CHF 173 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (CHF 0.33) | CHF 0.38 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $99 (CHF 95) | CHF 138 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $12.37 (CHF 11.93) | CHF 7.62 | 57% |
| TOTAL | 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,171 prices entered by 1,203 different people.
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