Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 22 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.04 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 14 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.36 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.77 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 5.35 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.33 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 4.05 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.29 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.16 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.48 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (CHF 19) | CHF 15 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 2.56 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (CHF 1.84) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,451 (CHF 2,248) | CHF 1,743 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,579 (CHF 1,448) | CHF 1,498 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $237 (CHF 217) | CHF 175 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,385 (CHF 1,270) | CHF 1,330 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $946 (CHF 867) | CHF 1,033 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (CHF 99) | CHF 106 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (CHF 39) | CHF 38 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $224 (CHF 206) | CHF 421 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (CHF 95) | CHF 109 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $45 (CHF 42) | CHF 25 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (CHF 51) | CHF 103 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (CHF 49) | CHF 50 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (CHF 87) | CHF 101 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (CHF 125) | CHF 117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,827 (CHF 24,608) | CHF 27,795 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.61 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (CHF 56) | CHF 138 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (CHF 19) | CHF 45 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 11 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (CHF 25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (CHF 107) | CHF 64 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 4.16 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.07 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 4.17 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 3.05 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (CHF 1.58) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (CHF 27) | CHF 30 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CHF 41) | CHF 69 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 19) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (CHF 65) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (CHF 64) | CHF 97 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 4.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.90 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (CHF 457) | CHF 400 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (CHF 0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (CHF 42) | CHF 100 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 349 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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