Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 163% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | + 175% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 175% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 24 (CH$20,978) | CH$8,292 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (CH$12,819) | CH$5,490 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (CH$11,988) | CH$3,035 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (CH$1,506) | CH$912 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (CH$6,906) | CH$2,062 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.35 (CH$3,751) | CH$1,150 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (CH$10,472) | CH$3,345 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.48 (CH$3,003) | CH$1,408 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (CH$2,078) | CH$916 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.04 (CH$1,762) | CH$1,056 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (CH$13,429) | CH$5,562 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.02 (CH$2,601) | CH$1,630 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.87 (CH$2,473) | CH$449 | + 450% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 293% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,666 (CH$3,159,539) | CH$606,738 | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,602 (CH$2,242,026) | CH$432,237 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 (CH$132,039) | CH$56,609 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 (CH$1,713,079) | CH$418,779 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 (CH$1,224,663) | CH$296,954 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (CH$81,428) | CH$37,984 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (CH$43,077) | CH$20,346 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (CH$354,972) | CH$219,551 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (CH$99,231) | CH$47,896 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (CH$15,287) | CH$8,307 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (CH$29,108) | CH$3,756 | + 675% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 156% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Zurich | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (CH$106,960) | CH$33,083 | + 223% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (CH$44,868) | CH$19,629 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (CH$94,726) | CH$46,581 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (CH$164,238) | CH$53,777 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,103 (CH$26,805,254) | CH$13,803,100 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (CH$1,647) | CH$1,062 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (CH$73,691) | CH$40,324 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 48 (CH$40,991) | CH$10,530 | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 100% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (CH$13,250) | CH$4,748 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (CH$20,534) | CH$6,261 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (CH$116,734) | CH$81,104 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (CH$6,195) | CH$5,961 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.85 (CH$4,177) | CH$2,632 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (CH$4,832) | CH$3,020 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 (CH$2,941) | CH$1,555 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (CH$2,721) | CH$1,573 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (CH$45,687) | CH$8,459 | + 440% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 146% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (CH$60,056) | CH$19,604 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (CH$33,328) | CH$8,534 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 (CH$118,592) | CH$31,498 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 121 (CH$104,547) | CH$28,851 | + 262% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (CH$13,808) | CH$5,199 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.22 (CH$4,497) | CH$2,795 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (CH$5,850) | CH$1,948 | + 200% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 526 (CH$453,177) | CH$449,455 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 (CH$215) | CH$104 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (CH$69,815) | CH$32,491 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 11 (CH$9,550) | CH$3,463 | + 176% | |
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TOTAL | + 163% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 342 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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