Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 366% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia)
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Food | + 279% | |||
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Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 279% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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Zurich | Pasto | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (COL$117,741) | COL$24,763 | + 375% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (COL$74,329) | COL$18,781 | + 296% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (COL$42,139) | COL$9,535 | + 342% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (COL$8,329) | COL$4,730 | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (COL$35,983) | COL$7,368 | + 388% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (COL$19,169) | COL$3,142 | + 510% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (COL$43,214) | COL$10,077 | + 329% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (COL$16,020) | COL$5,778 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (COL$11,890) | COL$3,256 | + 265% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (COL$9,874) | COL$3,644 | + 171% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (COL$73,523) | COL$35,166 | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (COL$13,765) | COL$6,303 | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.22 (COL$10,139) | COL$2,218 | + 357% | |
Housing | + 653% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 653% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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Zurich | Pasto | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,838 (COL$17,532,029) | COL$1,973,480 | + 788% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,451 (COL$11,193,365) | COL$872,482 | + 1183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 218 (COL$997,729) | COL$160,349 | + 522% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,299 (COL$10,498,773) | COL$872,521 | + 1103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,527 (COL$6,972,781) | COL$669,622 | + 941% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (COL$438,723) | COL$102,800 | + 327% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (COL$185,488) | COL$62,211 | + 198% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (COL$1,602,998) | COL$1,124,730 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (COL$384,180) | COL$347,526 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (COL$62,692) | COL$25,509 | + 146% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (COL$147,163) | COL$20,479 | + 619% | |
Clothes | + 191% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 191% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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Zurich | Pasto | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (COL$506,262) | COL$139,862 | + 262% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (COL$274,951) | COL$90,379 | + 204% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 98 (COL$446,574) | COL$296,953 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 141 (COL$644,902) | COL$213,403 | + 202% | |
Transportation | + 277% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 277% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,419 (COL$143,510,726) | COL$54,063,500 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.82 (COL$8,299) | COL$3,105 | + 167% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (COL$371,976) | COL$93,075 | + 300% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (COL$247,771) | COL$31,703 | + 682% | |
Personal Care | + 302% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 302% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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Zurich | Pasto | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (COL$72,857) | COL$11,737 | + 521% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (COL$102,185) | COL$17,444 | + 486% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (COL$564,544) | COL$59,862 | + 843% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.68 (COL$25,939) | COL$12,752 | + 103% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.22 (COL$19,264) | COL$12,529 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.92 (COL$22,456) | COL$17,378 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.50 (COL$15,968) | COL$5,817 | + 174% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (COL$16,386) | COL$3,726 | + 340% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (COL$284,268) | COL$22,163 | + 1183% | |
Entertainment | + 385% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 385% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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Zurich | Pasto | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (COL$283,731) | COL$19,326 | + 1368% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (COL$168,505) | COL$22,283 | + 656% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (COL$899,033) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 126 (COL$576,808) | COL$77,031 | + 649% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (COL$81,382) | COL$15,380 | + 429% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (COL$27,793) | COL$7,770 | + 258% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (COL$35,874) | COL$4,763 | + 653% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (COL$2,480,490) | COL$2,547,040 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (COL$2,455) | COL$227 | + 982% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 67 (COL$305,656) | COL$98,396 | + 211% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (COL$40,614) | COL$4,918 | + 726% | |
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TOTAL | + 366% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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