Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 529% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey)
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| Food | + 356% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 356% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Zurich | Adana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (767TL) | 93TL | + 724% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (484TL) | 130TL | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (419TL) | 26TL | + 1515% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (50TL) | 26TL | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (261TL) | 85TL | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.53 (105TL) | 18TL | + 479% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (345TL) | 168TL | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.82 (113TL) | 10TL | + 1056% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.07 (61TL) | 9TL | + 593% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.12 (63TL) | 40TL | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (383TL) | 422TL | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.03 (90TL) | 27TL | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.97 (88TL) | 9TL | + 875% | |
| Housing | + 994% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 994% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Zurich | Adana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 4,113 (122,163TL) | 9,934TL | + 1130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,952 (87,685TL) | 7,868TL | + 1014% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 156 (4,648TL) | 970TL | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,927 (57,227TL) | 6,236TL | + 818% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,626 (48,279TL) | 5,969TL | + 709% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 95 (2,815TL) | 278TL | + 911% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (1,630TL) | 86TL | + 1797% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (12,233TL) | 1,516TL | + 707% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (3,420TL) | 514TL | + 565% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (560TL) | 34TL | + 1545% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (1,024TL) | 48TL | + 2037% | |
| Clothes | + 1374% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 1374% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Zurich | Adana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (3,678TL) | 206TL | + 1684% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 68 (2,013TL) | 107TL | + 1774% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (3,718TL) | 638TL | + 483% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (5,929TL) | 334TL | + 1677% | |
| Transportation | + 491% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 491% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Zurich | Adana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,001 (1,009,848TL) | 104,202TL | + 869% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (55TL) | 11TL | + 382% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (2,541TL) | 327TL | + 677% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 46 (1,379TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 639% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 639% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Zurich | Adana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (457TL) | 10TL | + 4315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (708TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (4,023TL) | 342TL | + 1075% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (213TL) | 15TL | + 1307% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.58 (136TL) | 21TL | + 538% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (167TL) | 12TL | + 1232% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.75 (111TL) | 9TL | + 1077% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (94TL) | 12TL | + 651% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 (1,779TL) | 60TL | + 2875% | |
| Entertainment | + 333% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 333% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
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| Zurich | Adana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 63 (1,860TL) | 582TL | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (1,137TL) | 190TL | + 500% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 166 (4,945TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (4,255TL) | 1,154TL | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (523TL) | 116TL | + 352% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.72 (170TL) | 47TL | + 262% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (205TL) | 92TL | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 516 (15,313TL) | 3,593TL | + 326% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (12TL) | 0.50TL | + 2336% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (2,696TL) | 470TL | + 474% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 10 (283TL) | 67TL | + 320% | |
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TOTAL | + 529% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 373 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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