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| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 64% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 19 ($19) | $15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 ($14) | $8 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($11) | $3.06 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 ($1.56) | $0.71 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($8) | $2.72 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 ($4.02) | $3.53 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 ($12) | $5.56 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.06 ($4.10) | $3.18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.27 ($3.30) | $1.47 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.61 ($1.63) | $2.38 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 ($18) | $14 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.30 ($2.32) | $1.73 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.07 ($3.10) | $1.85 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,922 ($1,941) | $1,144 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,557 ($1,572) | $975 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 222 ($224) | $217 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,214 ($1,226) | $1,026 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,029 ($1,039) | $715 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 138 ($139) | $125 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 ($40) | $46 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 590 ($596) | $277 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 143 ($144) | $99 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 ($14) | $8 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 ($26) | $15 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 ($118) | $42 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 61 ($62) | $36 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 ($119) | $80 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 196 ($198) | $95 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,580 ($31,886) | $24,344 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.58 ($1.60) | $0.78 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 ($65) | $69 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 ($10) | $7 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 ($26) | $15 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 111 ($112) | $89 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 12 ($12) | $7 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.75 ($4.79) | $2.89 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.99 ($5.04) | $4.90 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 ($3.41) | $3.11 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.20 ($3.23) | $1.45 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 33 ($33) | $16 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 56 ($57) | $46 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 ($34) | $25 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 153 ($154) | $159 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 88 ($88) | $74 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 ($14) | $9 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.17 ($4.21) | $3.76 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($7) | $4.58 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 800 ($808) | $434 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 ($0.34) | $0.23 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 79 ($80) | $29 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 72 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Neuchatel (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,180 (CHF 5,131) in Neuchatel to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $3,700 in Buffalo, New York.
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