Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 184% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 244% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 244% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Zurich | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (1,989 MT) | 457 MT | + 335% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (1,145 MT) | 340 MT | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (722 MT) | 179 MT | + 304% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (131 MT) | 92 MT | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (581 MT) | 114 MT | + 411% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (303 MT) | 71 MT | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (717 MT) | 465 MT | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (254 MT) | 153 MT | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (188 MT) | 75 MT | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (156 MT) | 57 MT | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (1,164 MT) | 493 MT | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (218 MT) | 77 MT | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.22 (160 MT) | 35 MT | + 360% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 192% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Zurich | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,838 (277,479 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,451 (177,157 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 218 (15,791 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,373 (171,524 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,527 (110,358 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (6,944 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (2,936 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (25,371 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (6,080 MT) | 6,520 MT | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (992 MT) | 309 MT | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (2,329 MT) | 200 MT | + 1065% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Zurich | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (8,013 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (4,352 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 98 (7,068 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 141 (10,207 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 223% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Zurich | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,152 (2,179,713 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (131 MT) | 56 MT | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (5,844 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (3,918 MT) | 859 MT | + 356% | |
| Personal Care | + 236% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 236% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Zurich | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (1,153 MT) | 219 MT | + 426% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (1,617 MT) | 635 MT | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (8,935 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 382% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.68 (411 MT) | 238 MT | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.22 (305 MT) | 161 MT | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.92 (355 MT) | 188 MT | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.50 (253 MT) | 106 MT | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (259 MT) | 90 MT | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (4,499 MT) | 385 MT | + 1070% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Zurich | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (4,445 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (2,483 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (14,229 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (8,117 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (1,268 MT) | 378 MT | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (461 MT) | 230 MT | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (571 MT) | 96 MT | + 496% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (39,259 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (39 MT) | 20 MT | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 69 (5,023 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (643 MT) | 186 MT | + 245% | |
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TOTAL | + 184% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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