- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Zurich
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 134% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 35 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 23 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 19 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.23 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.18 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 8 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.04 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.25 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 18 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.04 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.20 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 4.19 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 60 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.64 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.85 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 3.17 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,513 (Dirham 13,263) | Dirham 5,414 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,538 (Dirham 9,584) | Dirham 5,220 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 161 (Dirham 609) | Dirham 388 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,888 (Dirham 7,127) | Dirham 5,156 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,357 (Dirham 5,125) | Dirham 3,212 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 81 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 203 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 317 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 858 (Dirham 3,240) | Dirham 1,125 | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (Dirham 618) | Dirham 497 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 32 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 24 | + 398% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 131 (Dirham 494) | Dirham 195 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 186 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (Dirham 506) | Dirham 271 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (Dirham 571) | Dirham 233 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 113% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,000 (Dirham 105,728) | Dirham 86,029 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.69 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.75 | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 107 | + 185% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 37 (Dirham 140) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 174% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 21 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 22 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 30 (Dirham 112) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (Dirham 530) | Dirham 50 | + 960% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 27 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 15 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 20 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.03 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 44 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 93% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 131 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 61 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 198 (Dirham 747) | Dirham 500 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Dirham 378) | Dirham 219 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 26 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.84 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 176 (Dirham 664) | Dirham 550 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.43 (Dirham 1.62) | Dirham 0.35 | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 108 (Dirham 406) | Dirham 217 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 9 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,367 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 29,453
(CHF 7,800)
in Zurich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain.
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