- Cost of Living
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- Schaffhausen
- Albacete
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (€17) | €11 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€12) | €6 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€10) | €3.38 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (€1.55) | €2.61 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €1.93 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 (€3.53) | €1.63 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (€9) | €5.67 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 (€3.04) | €1.68 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (€2.11) | €1.38 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (€1.37) | €1.05 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (€10) | €3.38 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 (€2.89) | €1.33 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (€2.12) | €0.50 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (€1,250) | €600 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (€1,084) | €450 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (€150) | €90 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 (€667) | €388 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 (€500) | €333 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (€106) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (€35) | €30 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 (€399) | €392 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (€110) | €55 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (€24) | €9 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 28% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (€83) | €75 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 (€25) | €23 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (€125) | €65 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (€125) | €65 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,761 (€25,640) | €22,500 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 (€1.14) | €1.20 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (€54) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (€27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (€8) | €6 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (€22) | €3.00 | + 622% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 (€49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (€5.39) | €4.50 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (€3.89) | €2.50 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (€3.23) | €3.75 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 (€4.21) | €1.20 | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (€3.04) | €1.50 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (€35) | €9 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (€56) | €21 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€28) | €14 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 154 (€129) | €54 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (€67) | €32 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (€12) | €5.00 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 (€3.33) | €1.63 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 (€3.33) | €3.32 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 135 (€113) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (€0.20) | €0.21 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (€73) | €58 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.30 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,759
(CHF 3,310)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Albacete.
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