Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 78% more expensive than in Nice (France)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€25) | €21 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€15) | €8 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€13) | €5.77 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (€1.67) | €1.20 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€7) | €5.26 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 2.62 (€2.61) | €3.39 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (€13) | €9 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (€3.53) | €2.35 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.29 (€2.28) | €1.57 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.59 (€1.59) | €1.46 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (€14) | €11 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.93 (€2.92) | €2.49 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.98 (€2.98) | €1.24 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nice | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,666 (€3,662) | €1,521 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,602 (€2,599) | €1,075 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 (€153) | €219 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 (€1,985) | €870 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 (€1,419) | €608 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (€94) | €157 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (€50) | €24 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (€411) | €378 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (€115) | €106 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€18) | €10 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (€35) | €16 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (€124) | €90 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (€52) | €33 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (€110) | €95 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (€190) | €120 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 94% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,266 (€30,231) | €21,637 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (€1.91) | €1.65 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 90 (€90) | €34 | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 48 (€48) | €25 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 133% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nice | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€15) | €5.81 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (€24) | €8 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (€135) | €25 | + 435% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (€7) | €4.10 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.85 (€4.84) | €4.02 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (€5.60) | €4.26 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 (€3.41) | €1.87 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (€3.15) | €2.05 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (€50) | €19 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Zurich | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (€75) | €44 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (€39) | €23 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 (€137) | €65 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 119 (€119) | €54 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€16) | €12 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.22 (€5.21) | €2.60 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €5.80 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 526 (€525) | €592 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 (€0.25) | €0.29 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (€86) | €38 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 11 (€11) | €10 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 346 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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