Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (kr180) | kr136 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (kr96) | kr67 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (kr72) | kr29 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.47 (kr10) | kr8 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr54) | kr26 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (kr27) | kr22 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (kr69) | kr63 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.62 (kr25) | kr18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.29 (kr16) | kr10 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.52 (kr11) | kr11 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (kr97) | kr79 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.30 (kr16) | kr19 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (kr17) | kr11 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,096 (kr21,360) | kr8,536 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,258 (kr15,577) | kr5,788 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 140 (kr968) | kr1,220 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,921 (kr13,249) | kr5,337 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,275 (kr8,795) | kr3,926 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (kr983) | kr1,589 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 38 (kr265) | kr188 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 444 (kr3,064) | kr3,570 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (kr898) | kr710 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (kr130) | kr57 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (kr212) | kr154 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 33% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (kr795) | kr786 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (kr437) | kr244 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 (kr907) | kr727 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 183 (kr1,266) | kr1,206 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,880 (kr178,526) | kr301,099 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.49 (kr10) | kr10 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (kr629) | kr386 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (kr283) | kr255 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 54% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (kr109) | kr58 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (kr199) | kr73 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (kr895) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (kr50) | kr58 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.83 (kr33) | kr28 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.57 (kr38) | kr29 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (kr23) | kr13 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.61 (kr25) | kr16 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 (kr264) | kr176 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (kr465) | kr344 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (kr259) | kr191 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 262 (kr1,806) | kr475 | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 (kr677) | kr616 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (kr119) | kr77 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.93 (kr34) | kr41 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (kr52) | kr33 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 460 (kr3,170) | kr3,258 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (kr2.68) | kr0.93 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (kr650) | kr230 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (kr58) | kr42 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 693 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr37,009 (CHF 5,365) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr25,000 in Aalborg.
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