Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 252% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 248% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 248% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 31 (RM155) | RM21 | + 654% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (RM84) | RM15 | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (RM48) | RM10 | + 400% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (RM9) | RM6 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (RM46) | RM7 | + 556% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (RM21) | RM4.81 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (RM51) | RM18 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (RM18) | RM13 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (RM13) | RM4.21 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (RM11) | RM11 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (RM76) | RM81 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (RM15) | RM4.73 | + 221% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.96 (RM10) | RM3.10 | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 390% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 390% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,356 (RM16,911) | RM2,798 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,204 (RM11,107) | RM1,774 | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 219 (RM1,102) | RM311 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,301 (RM11,596) | RM1,597 | + 626% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,580 (RM7,961) | RM912 | + 773% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 81 (RM409) | RM575 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (RM243) | RM112 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (RM1,768) | RM1,579 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (RM424) | RM480 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (RM99) | RM20 | + 396% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (RM180) | RM26 | + 586% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 118 (RM593) | RM217 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (RM336) | RM171 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 101 (RM507) | RM320 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (RM840) | RM384 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 198% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,443 (RM173,555) | RM143,076 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (RM9) | RM2.11 | + 345% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (RM430) | RM128 | + 237% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (RM274) | RM16 | + 1610% | |
| Personal Care | + 290% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 290% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Zurich | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (RM80) | RM16 | + 390% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (RM113) | RM27 | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (RM623) | RM68 | + 815% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.73 (RM29) | RM22 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (RM24) | RM11 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.93 (RM25) | RM14 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (RM22) | RM8 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (RM18) | RM8 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (RM314) | RM30 | + 933% | |
| Entertainment | + 215% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 215% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (RM313) | RM125 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (RM186) | RM53 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (RM992) | RM175 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (RM719) | RM210 | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (RM90) | RM62 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (RM31) | RM14 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (RM42) | RM18 | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (RM2,736) | RM2,126 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (RM2.71) | RM0.27 | + 903% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 76 (RM380) | RM122 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (RM45) | RM17 | + 163% | |
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TOTAL | + 252% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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