Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 127% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 152% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 152% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Zurich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 30 (801 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (454 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (239 Kč) | 97 Kč | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.69 (46 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (228 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.37 (118 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (263 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.44 (93 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 (67 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.05 (55 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (405 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.79 (75 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.12 (57 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Zurich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,682 (99,336 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,456 (66,258 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 359 (9,690 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,191 (59,124 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,462 (39,442 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 81 (2,191 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (1,301 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (9,468 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (2,269 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (389 Kč) | 332 Kč | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (871 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 46% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Zurich | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 122 (3,281 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (1,801 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 107 (2,891 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (4,496 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 149% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Zurich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,443 (929,231 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (49 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (2,304 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 322% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (1,464 Kč) | 316 Kč | + 363% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 118% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Zurich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (430 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (604 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (3,520 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.73 (155 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.95 (134 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.22 (141 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.32 (90 Kč) | 64 Kč | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 (91 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 (1,631 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Zurich | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (1,680 Kč) | 677 Kč | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (977 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (5,310 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 (3,778 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (469 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.95 (160 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (199 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (14,651 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (14 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 320% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 76 (2,037 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (243 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 127% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 494 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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