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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| CHF 26 ($27) | $15 | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| CHF 14 ($15) | $8 | 77% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| CHF 12 ($13) | $3.06 | 313% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| CHF 1.83 ($1.85) | $0.71 | 160% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| CHF 8 ($8) | $2.72 | 206% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| CHF 3.65 ($3.69) | $3.53 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| CHF 13 ($13) | $5.56 | 131% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| CHF 3.75 ($3.79) | $3.18 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| CHF 2.65 ($2.68) | $1.47 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| CHF 1.75 ($1.77) | $2.38 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| CHF 18 ($18) | $14 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| CHF 2.66 ($2.69) | $1.73 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| CHF 2.20 ($2.22) | $1.85 | 20% |
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 3,193 ($3,230) | $1,144 | 182% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 2,388 ($2,415) | $975 | 148% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| CHF 332 ($336) | $217 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| CHF 1,891 ($1,912) | $1,026 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| CHF 1,457 ($1,474) | $715 | 106% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| CHF 145 ($147) | $125 | 17% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| CHF 48 ($49) | $46 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| CHF 495 ($500) | $277 | 81% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 172 ($174) | $99 | 75% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| CHF 22 ($22) | $8 | 177% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| CHF 32 ($32) | $15 | 118% |
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 113% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| CHF 120 ($121) | $42 | 189% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| CHF 72 ($73) | $36 | 100% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 142 ($143) | $80 | 80% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| CHF 201 ($203) | $95 | 113% |
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 34% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| CHF 24,526 ($24,806) | $24,344 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| CHF 1.67 ($1.69) | $0.78 | 118% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| CHF 86 ($87) | $69 | 27% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| CHF 38 ($39) | $20 | 97% |
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| CHF 13 ($14) | $7 | 103% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| CHF 36 ($36) | $15 | 135% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| CHF 137 ($139) | $89 | 56% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| CHF 7 ($8) | $7 | 13% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| CHF 5.32 ($5.38) | $2.89 | 86% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| CHF 6 ($6) | $4.90 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| CHF 3.13 ($3.16) | $3.11 | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| CHF 4.12 ($4.17) | $1.45 | 187% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 41 ($42) | $16 | 167% |
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Zurich (Switzerland) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| CHF 74 ($75) | $46 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| CHF 39 ($40) | $25 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| CHF 193 ($196) | $159 | 23% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| CHF 139 ($140) | $74 | 90% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| CHF 17 ($17) | $9 | 84% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| CHF 5.92 ($5.99) | $3.76 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| CHF 8 ($8) | $4.58 | 67% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| CHF 531 ($537) | $434 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| CHF 0.37 ($0.37) | $0.23 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| CHF 107 ($108) | $29 | 279% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| CHF 9 ($9) | $11 | 21% |
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