Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 105% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 ($20) | $10 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($15) | $7 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 ($13) | $3.25 | + 289% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 ($1.91) | $0.72 | + 164% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($9) | $2.60 | + 230% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 ($4.34) | $2.49 | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 ($11) | $4.93 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 ($3.74) | $3.00 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 ($2.59) | $1.22 | + 112% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 ($1.69) | $1.75 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 ($12) | $8 | + 54% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 ($3.55) | $1.82 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 ($2.61) | $1.81 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 24% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 ($1,537) | $1,164 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 ($1,332) | $992 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 ($184) | $138 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 ($820) | $806 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 ($615) | $650 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 ($130) | $117 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 ($43) | $36 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 ($490) | $434 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 ($135) | $134 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 ($11) | $8 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 ($29) | $18 | + 65% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 ($102) | $40 | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 ($31) | $44 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 ($154) | $68 | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 ($154) | $93 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 104% | |||
Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 104% 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 ($31,517) | $20,708 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 ($1.40) | $0.59 | + 137% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 ($66) | $28 | + 142% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 ($34) | $16 | + 103% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 22% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 ($10) | $5.08 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 ($27) | $22 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 ($61) | $87 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 ($7) | $6 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 ($4.78) | $3.78 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 ($3.97) | $4.71 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 ($5.18) | $2.34 | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 ($3.74) | $1.95 | + 92% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 ($42) | $16 | + 163% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 ($69) | $37 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 ($35) | $22 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 154 ($158) | $114 | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 ($82) | $40 | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 ($15) | $9 | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 ($4.10) | $3.97 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 ($4.10) | $4.00 | + 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 135 ($138) | $435 | - 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 ($0.25) | $0.10 | + 148% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 ($90) | $35 | + 155% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,667
(CHF 5,531)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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