- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Spain
- Schaffhausen
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 122% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (€18) | €10 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€13) | €6.00 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€11) | €3.17 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (€1.64) | €2.61 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €2.00 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 (€3.73) | €1.67 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 (€3.21) | €1.73 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (€2.23) | €1.36 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (€1.45) | €0.92 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€11) | €3.38 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 (€3.05) | €1.29 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (€2.24) | €0.45 | + 398% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 78% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (€1,320) | €650 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (€1,144) | €475 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (€158) | €110 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 (€704) | €475 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 (€528) | €310 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (€112) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (€37) | €28 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 (€421) | €406 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (€116) | €67 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (€9) | €5.68 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€25) | €8 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (€88) | €75 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 (€26) | €23 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (€132) | €65 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (€132) | €65 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 8% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,761 (€27,071) | €22,500 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 (€1.21) | €1.20 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (€57) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (€29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 120% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (€8) | €6 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (€23) | €3.00 | + 663% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 (€52) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (€5.69) | €4.50 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (€4.10) | €2.50 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (€3.41) | €3.75 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 (€4.45) | €1.20 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (€3.21) | €1.50 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (€36) | €9 | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (€59) | €21 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€30) | €14 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 111 (€98) | €54 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (€70) | €32 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€13) | €5.00 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 (€3.52) | €1.63 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 (€3.52) | €3.32 | + 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 94 (€83) | €150 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.31 (€0.28) | €0.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (€77) | €58 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.30 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,371
(CHF 3,831)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Albacete.
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