Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 13% more expensive than in Hadera (Israel)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Hadera or in Zurich? You can help!
Improve the prices for Hadera! Improve the prices for Zurich!

WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 68 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 19% more expensive than in Hadera (Israel) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Zurich | Hadera | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (85 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (45 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (33 ₪) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.45 (4.91 ₪) | 5.81 ₪ | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (22 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 2.99 (10 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (36 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (12 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 (8 ₪) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.58 (5.36 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (55 ₪) | 46 ₪ | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.69 (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.67 (9 ₪) | - | - | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Hadera (Israel) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Zurich | Hadera | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,807 (12,885 ₪) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,254 (7,629 ₪) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 158 (535 ₪) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,460 (8,325 ₪) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,348 (4,563 ₪) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 92 (311 ₪) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (135 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 353 (1,196 ₪) | 1,188 ₪ | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 112 (378 ₪) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (67 ₪) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (104 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 110% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Hadera (Israel) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Zurich | Hadera | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 125 (423 ₪) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (215 ₪) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 129 (438 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 222 (753 ₪) | 488 ₪ | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is about the same as in Hadera (Israel) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Zurich | Hadera | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,772 (90,601 ₪) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 150 (506 ₪) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 45 (154 ₪) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Hadera (Israel) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Zurich | Hadera | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (57 ₪) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (98 ₪) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 103 (349 ₪) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (24 ₪) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.77 (16 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.77 (16 ₪) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.79 (13 ₪) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.77 (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (182 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 274% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 22% more expensive than in Hadera (Israel) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Zurich | Hadera | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 80 (270 ₪) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (121 ₪) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 262 (886 ₪) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 122 (412 ₪) | 258 ₪ | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (54 ₪) | 40 ₪ | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.23 (18 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (25 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 515 (1,743 ₪) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (1.38 ₪) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 121 (409 ₪) | 273 ₪ | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (30 ₪) | - | - | |
![]() |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
3.384
ILS
/
CHF
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is 15% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 30% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 89% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 42% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in New York City is 43% more expensive than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 39% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Bangalore is 18% more expensive than in Pune
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 50% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 24% more expensive than in Berlin
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 45,115 ₪ (CHF 13,331) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 40,000 ₪ in Hadera.
Do you live in Hadera? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bologna (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bilbao (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Varese (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pisa (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nice (France)
Prices recently added
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £5.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Gurgaon costs ₨1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Iasi costs 8 lei (about 1 hour ago)
- 12 eggs, large in San Jose, Costa Rica costs ₡ 2,600 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Taichung City costs 100 NT$ (about 3 hours ago)
- 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) in Caracas costs $80 (about 4 hours ago)