Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 165% | |||
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Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 165% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (€24) | €8 | + 215% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (€13) | €6 | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (€10) | €2.68 | + 279% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 (€1.38) | €0.66 | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€7) | €1.79 | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.07 (€3.66) | €1.13 | + 224% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€9) | €3.70 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (€3.18) | €1.20 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.24 (€2.02) | €1.14 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.52 (€1.37) | €1.12 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (€13) | €4.38 | + 198% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.36 (€2.13) | €1.81 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (€2.22) | €0.78 | + 185% | |
Housing | + 231% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 231% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,122 (€2,813) | €593 | + 375% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,296 (€2,069) | €411 | + 404% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 140 (€126) | €113 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,930 (€1,739) | €435 | + 300% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,287 (€1,160) | €342 | + 239% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 (€128) | €70 | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (€33) | €18 | + 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 429 (€386) | €405 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 (€117) | €91 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (€17) | €4.94 | + 245% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (€27) | €7 | + 292% | |
Clothes | + 76% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 76% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (€100) | €76 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 63 (€57) | €27 | + 114% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (€113) | €93 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 186 (€167) | €67 | + 149% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,329 (€23,723) | €25,715 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 (€1.31) | €1.39 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (€82) | €33 | + 147% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 (€37) | €14 | + 173% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€14) | €6 | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (€26) | €7 | + 272% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (€117) | €57 | + 106% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (€6) | €3.88 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.83 (€4.35) | €3.81 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.57 (€5.02) | €4.09 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 (€3.05) | €1.05 | + 189% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.61 (€3.26) | €2.71 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (€36) | €11 | + 236% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 102% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (€66) | €25 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (€30) | €13 | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 262 (€236) | €41 | + 474% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 (€88) | €32 | + 177% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (€16) | €4.96 | + 215% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.03 (€4.53) | €1.40 | + 223% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €2.57 | + 155% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 470 (€424) | €528 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (€0.35) | €0.24 | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 104 (€94) | €44 | + 115% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (€7) | €4.44 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 131% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €4,385 (CHF 4,867) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Aveiro.
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