Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (kr198) | kr125 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (kr124) | kr72 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (kr97) | kr37 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 (kr15) | kr11 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr65) | kr31 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.06 (kr32) | kr25 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (kr70) | kr52 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.30 (kr26) | kr18 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 (kr20) | kr11 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (kr15) | kr13 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (kr113) | kr81 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.05 (kr24) | kr19 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.82 (kr14) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 129% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,773 (kr29,922) | kr10,293 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,282 (kr18,095) | kr7,078 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 177 (kr1,407) | kr1,303 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,376 (kr18,845) | kr6,025 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,457 (kr11,552) | kr4,137 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 104 (kr825) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 34 (kr267) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 327 (kr2,590) | kr3,019 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 76 (kr603) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (kr94) | kr52 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (kr235) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (kr822) | kr781 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (kr400) | kr237 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 89 (kr706) | kr597 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 132 (kr1,046) | kr1,050 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,830 (kr212,771) | kr313,684 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.75 (kr14) | kr12 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (kr722) | kr388 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (kr429) | kr266 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (kr117) | kr58 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 21 (kr166) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (kr908) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.38 (kr43) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.24 (kr34) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (kr37) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.69 (kr29) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.55 (kr28) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (kr426) | kr181 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 29% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 57 (kr450) | kr380 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (kr255) | kr219 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 185 (kr1,464) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (kr738) | kr622 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (kr126) | kr73 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.70 (kr45) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (kr61) | kr33 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 541 (kr4,290) | kr2,962 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.49 (kr3.86) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (kr478) | kr255 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr72) | kr47 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 342 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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