Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 72% 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 25 (AU$47) | AU$26 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (AU$30) | AU$14 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (AU$23) | AU$5.70 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 (AU$3.46) | AU$1.84 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$16) | AU$6 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.06 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (AU$17) | AU$9 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.30 (AU$6) | AU$4.16 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 (AU$4.68) | AU$3.58 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 (AU$3.67) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (AU$27) | AU$24 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.05 (AU$5.75) | AU$3.09 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.82 (AU$3.44) | AU$1.66 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 70% 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 3,773 (AU$7,109) | AU$3,417 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,282 (AU$4,299) | AU$2,298 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (AU$353) | AU$225 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,376 (AU$4,477) | AU$2,446 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,457 (AU$2,744) | AU$2,021 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 104 (AU$196) | AU$127 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 34 (AU$64) | AU$61 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 327 (AU$615) | AU$546 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 76 (AU$143) | AU$186 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (AU$22) | AU$11 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (AU$56) | AU$38 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (AU$195) | AU$96 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (AU$95) | AU$58 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 89 (AU$168) | AU$133 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 132 (AU$248) | AU$147 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 103% 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 26,830 (AU$50,550) | AU$35,750 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.75 (AU$3.29) | AU$1.94 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (AU$172) | AU$82 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (AU$102) | AU$31 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 123% 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$28) | AU$6 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 21 (AU$39) | AU$13 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (AU$216) | AU$81 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.38 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.24 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.69 (AU$7) | AU$3.62 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.55 (AU$7) | AU$3.06 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (AU$101) | AU$30 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 57 (AU$107) | AU$65 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (AU$60) | AU$33 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 185 (AU$348) | AU$122 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (AU$175) | AU$112 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (AU$30) | AU$19 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.70 (AU$11) | AU$5.21 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 541 (AU$1,019) | AU$626 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.49 (AU$0.92) | AU$0.49 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (AU$114) | AU$88 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$16) | AU$37 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 410 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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