Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 45% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 27 (kr178) | kr136 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 14 (kr93) | kr67 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 11 (kr76) | kr29 | 159% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.53 (kr10) | kr8 | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 8 (kr51) | kr26 | 98% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 4.07 (kr27) | kr22 | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 10 (kr67) | kr63 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 3.53 (kr24) | kr18 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 2.24 (kr15) | kr10 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 1.52 (kr10) | kr11 | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 14 (kr97) | kr79 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.36 (kr16) | kr19 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 2.46 (kr16) | kr11 | 52% |
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 3,122 (kr20,897) | kr8,536 | 145% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 2,296 (kr15,371) | kr5,788 | 166% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 140 (kr939) | kr1,220 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,930 (kr12,918) | kr5,337 | 142% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,287 (kr8,616) | kr3,926 | 119% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 142 (kr954) | kr1,589 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 37 (kr248) | kr188 | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 429 (kr2,871) | kr3,570 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 130 (kr872) | kr710 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 19 (kr127) | kr57 | 124% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 30 (kr203) | kr154 | 31% |
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 29% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 111 (kr746) | kr786 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 63 (kr424) | kr244 | 73% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 125 (kr838) | kr727 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 186 (kr1,242) | kr1,206 | 3% |
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 26,329 (kr176,249) | kr301,099 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.46 (kr10) | kr10 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 91 (kr610) | kr386 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 41 (kr275) | kr255 | 8% |
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 16 (kr106) | kr58 | 82% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 29 (kr193) | kr73 | 164% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 130 (kr869) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 7 (kr48) | kr58 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 4.83 (kr32) | kr28 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.57 (kr37) | kr29 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.38 (kr23) | kr13 | 74% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 3.61 (kr24) | kr16 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 40 (kr267) | kr176 | 51% |
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 73 (kr488) | kr344 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 34 (kr224) | kr191 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 262 (kr1,753) | kr475 | 269% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 98 (kr655) | kr616 | 6% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 17 (kr116) | kr77 | 51% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 5.03 (kr34) | kr41 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 7 (kr49) | kr33 | 48% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 470 (kr3,148) | kr3,258 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.39 (kr2.60) | kr0.93 | 178% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 104 (kr696) | kr230 | 203% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 8 (kr54) | kr42 | 26% |
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For example, you would need at least kr34,750 (CHF 5,191) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr24,000 in Aalborg.