Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 56% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (kr200) | kr150 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (kr126) | kr85 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (kr98) | kr38 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 (kr15) | kr14 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (kr66) | kr32 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.06 (kr32) | kr20 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (kr71) | kr43 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.30 (kr26) | kr17 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 (kr20) | kr13 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (kr16) | kr9 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (kr138) | kr81 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.05 (kr24) | kr20 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.82 (kr15) | kr10 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,773 (kr30,212) | kr12,078 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,282 (kr18,271) | kr10,088 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 177 (kr1,421) | kr797 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,376 (kr19,028) | kr8,998 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,457 (kr11,664) | kr6,853 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 104 (kr833) | kr621 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 34 (kr270) | kr164 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 327 (kr2,615) | kr2,390 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 76 (kr609) | kr488 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (kr94) | kr43 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (kr237) | kr230 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (kr830) | kr622 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (kr404) | kr294 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 89 (kr712) | kr789 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 132 (kr1,056) | kr1,009 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,830 (kr214,833) | kr314,482 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.75 (kr14) | kr15 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (kr729) | kr467 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (kr434) | kr408 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (kr119) | kr37 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 21 (kr168) | kr82 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (kr917) | kr500 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.38 (kr43) | kr37 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.24 (kr34) | kr31 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (kr37) | kr18 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.69 (kr30) | kr12 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.55 (kr28) | kr17 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (kr430) | kr202 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Zurich | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 57 (kr454) | kr297 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (kr257) | kr209 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 185 (kr1,478) | kr455 | + 225% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (kr745) | kr541 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (kr127) | kr77 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.70 (kr46) | kr49 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (kr62) | kr42 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 541 (kr4,332) | kr3,632 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.49 (kr3.89) | kr0.88 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (kr483) | kr211 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (kr73) | kr54 | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 412 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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