Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 71% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 ($29) | $14 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 ($16) | $7 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 ($12) | $3.57 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.47 ($1.66) | $1.76 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($9) | $3.34 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 ($4.38) | $4.54 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($11) | $4.57 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.62 ($4.06) | $5.76 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.29 ($2.57) | $3.01 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.52 ($1.71) | $1.73 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.30 ($2.58) | $1.38 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 ($2.77) | $2.04 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 107% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,096 ($3,476) | $1,480 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,258 ($2,535) | $925 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 140 ($158) | $160 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,921 ($2,156) | $751 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,275 ($1,431) | $526 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 142 ($160) | $122 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 38 ($43) | $42 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 444 ($499) | $358 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 130 ($146) | $92 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 ($21) | $6 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 ($34) | $16 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 ($129) | $45 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 63 ($71) | $50 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 131 ($148) | $86 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 183 ($206) | $90 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 128% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,880 ($29,052) | $25,348 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.49 ($1.67) | $0.75 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 ($102) | $33 | + 215% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 41 ($46) | $19 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 112% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 ($18) | $6 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 ($32) | $12 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 ($146) | $38 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 ($8) | $5.84 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.83 ($5.42) | $3.56 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.57 ($6) | $4.19 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.38 ($3.80) | $3.00 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.61 ($4.06) | $2.31 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 38 ($43) | $23 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 118% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 ($76) | $37 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 ($42) | $16 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 262 ($294) | $60 | + 390% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 98 ($110) | $69 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($19) | $8 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.93 ($5.53) | $3.24 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($8) | $2.85 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 460 ($516) | $462 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 ($0.44) | $0.12 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 ($106) | $35 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 ($9) | $9 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 103% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $9,324 (CHF 8,306) in Zurich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in San Juan.
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