Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 ($21) | $10 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($15) | $7 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 ($13) | $3.24 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 ($1.93) | $0.73 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($9) | $2.60 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 ($4.39) | $2.62 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($11) | $5.38 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 ($3.78) | $3.07 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 ($2.63) | $1.29 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 ($1.71) | $1.75 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 ($12) | $8 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 ($3.60) | $2.02 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 ($2.64) | $1.83 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 ($1,555) | $1,164 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 ($1,348) | $992 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 ($186) | $141 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 ($829) | $806 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 ($622) | $650 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 ($132) | $112 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 ($44) | $36 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 ($496) | $429 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 ($136) | $145 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 ($11) | $8 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 ($30) | $17 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 ($104) | $40 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 ($31) | $44 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 ($155) | $68 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 ($156) | $93 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,761 ($31,889) | $20,708 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 ($1.42) | $0.55 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 ($67) | $28 | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 ($34) | $16 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 ($10) | $5.39 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 ($27) | $22 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 ($61) | $80 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 ($7) | $5.91 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 ($4.84) | $3.63 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 ($4.02) | $5.25 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 ($5.24) | $3.60 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 ($3.78) | $1.97 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 ($43) | $17 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 ($70) | $39 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 ($35) | $22 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 111 ($116) | $111 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 ($83) | $40 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 ($15) | $8 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 ($4.15) | $3.97 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 ($4.15) | $4.00 | + 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 94 ($98) | $127 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.31 ($0.32) | $0.10 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 ($91) | $35 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 590 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 65% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,283
(CHF 6,061)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,800
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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