Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 213% | |||
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Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 213% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 ($29) | $9 | + 219% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 ($15) | $4.54 | + 239% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($12) | $1.41 | + 786% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.53 ($1.69) | $1.00 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($8) | $1.63 | + 413% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.07 ($4.49) | $1.00 | + 349% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($11) | $3.32 | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 ($3.90) | $0.96 | + 305% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.24 ($2.47) | $1.06 | + 133% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.52 ($1.68) | $1.19 | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 ($16) | $14 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.36 ($2.61) | $1.73 | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 ($2.72) | $1.00 | + 172% | |
Housing | + 148% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 148% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,122 ($3,449) | $420 | + 722% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,296 ($2,537) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 140 ($155) | $55 | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,930 ($2,132) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,287 ($1,422) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 ($157) | $46 | + 242% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 ($41) | $22 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 429 ($474) | $591 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 ($144) | $127 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 ($21) | $5.34 | + 291% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 ($33) | $5.00 | + 569% | |
Clothes | + 147% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 147% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 ($123) | $43 | + 185% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 63 ($70) | $27 | + 163% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 ($138) | $127 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 186 ($205) | $41 | + 404% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,329 ($29,093) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.46 ($1.61) | $1.09 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 ($101) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 ($45) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 155% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 155% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 ($17) | $9 | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 ($32) | $20 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 ($143) | $20 | + 617% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 ($8) | $1.77 | + 350% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.83 ($5.33) | $2.55 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.57 ($6) | $2.30 | + 167% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 ($3.74) | $0.95 | + 292% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.61 ($3.99) | $0.91 | + 340% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 ($44) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 130% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 ($80) | $12 | + 585% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 ($37) | $11 | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 262 ($289) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 ($108) | $18 | + 512% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($19) | $3.39 | + 464% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.03 ($5.56) | $2.73 | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($8) | $1.00 | + 703% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 470 ($520) | $320 | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 ($0.43) | $0.50 | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 ($111) | $51 | + 116% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $2.50 | + 253% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 124% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,906 (CHF 2,630) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,300 in Quevedo.
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