Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 68% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (AU$39) | AU$24 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (AU$24) | AU$13 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (AU$22) | AU$5.65 | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (AU$2.82) | AU$1.76 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (AU$20) | AU$9 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.48 (AU$5.62) | AU$4.11 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (AU$3.89) | AU$3.10 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.04 (AU$3.30) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (AU$25) | AU$21 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.02 (AU$4.87) | AU$2.39 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.87 (AU$4.63) | AU$1.92 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,666 (AU$5,916) | AU$3,136 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,602 (AU$4,198) | AU$2,311 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 (AU$247) | AU$225 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 (AU$3,207) | AU$1,884 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 (AU$2,293) | AU$2,412 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (AU$152) | AU$127 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (AU$81) | AU$57 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (AU$665) | AU$546 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (AU$186) | AU$276 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (AU$29) | AU$17 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (AU$54) | AU$30 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 78% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (AU$200) | AU$86 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (AU$84) | AU$58 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (AU$177) | AU$115 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (AU$307) | AU$116 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,103 (AU$50,187) | AU$35,463 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (AU$3.08) | AU$1.76 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (AU$138) | AU$164 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 48 (AU$77) | AU$31 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (AU$25) | AU$6 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (AU$38) | AU$13 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (AU$219) | AU$80 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.85 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 (AU$5.51) | AU$3.62 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (AU$5.09) | AU$3.06 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (AU$86) | AU$39 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (AU$112) | AU$70 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (AU$62) | AU$33 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 (AU$222) | AU$122 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 121 (AU$196) | AU$106 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.22 (AU$8) | AU$5.03 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 526 (AU$848) | AU$524 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 (AU$0.40) | AU$0.49 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (AU$131) | AU$88 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 11 (AU$18) | AU$37 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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