Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 139% more expensive than in Catania (Italy)
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Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Zurich | Catania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 28 (€29) | €14 | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €7 | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (€11) | €4.37 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (€1.93) | €1.16 | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€9) | €3.00 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (€4.45) | €1.50 | + 197% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (€11) | €5.54 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (€3.72) | €1.82 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (€2.76) | €1.10 | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (€2.29) | €1.26 | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (€17) | €8 | + 126% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (€3.19) | €2.21 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.22 (€2.35) | €0.83 | + 185% | |
Housing | + 274% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 274% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,838 (€4,067) | €781 | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,451 (€2,597) | €519 | + 400% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 218 (€231) | €112 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,299 (€2,436) | €580 | + 320% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,527 (€1,618) | €377 | + 329% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (€102) | €81 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (€43) | €24 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (€372) | €348 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (€89) | €122 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (€15) | €5.41 | + 169% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (€34) | €7 | + 390% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (€117) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (€64) | €30 | + 113% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 98 (€104) | €90 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 141 (€150) | €144 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,419 (€33,294) | €23,394 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (€1.93) | €1.59 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (€86) | €34 | + 156% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (€57) | €17 | + 235% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (€17) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (€24) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (€131) | €73 | + 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.68 (€6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.22 (€4.47) | €4.00 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.92 (€5.21) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.50 (€3.70) | €1.56 | + 138% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (€3.80) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (€66) | €14 | + 357% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 92% more expensive than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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Zurich | Catania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (€66) | €28 | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (€39) | €15 | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (€209) | €99 | + 110% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 126 (€134) | €54 | + 149% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€19) | €7 | + 161% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (€6) | €1.53 | + 323% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.59 | + 132% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (€575) | €393 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (€0.57) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 69 (€74) | €61 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €5.41 | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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