Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | 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) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.19 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.36 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.06 (CHF 3.72) | CHF 5.35 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 4.05 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (CHF 4.69) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 4.29 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.16 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.48 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.56 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (CHF 2.05) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,912 (CHF 1,753) | CHF 1,743 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,510 (CHF 1,385) | CHF 1,498 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (CHF 224) | CHF 175 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,507 (CHF 1,382) | CHF 1,330 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,029 (CHF 944) | CHF 1,033 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (CHF 136) | CHF 106 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (CHF 45) | CHF 38 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $207 (CHF 190) | CHF 421 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (CHF 87) | CHF 109 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (CHF 18) | CHF 25 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (CHF 48) | CHF 103 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (CHF 35) | CHF 50 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (CHF 76) | CHF 101 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (CHF 104) | CHF 117 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,198 (CHF 22,192) | CHF 27,795 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.61 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (CHF 65) | CHF 138 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (CHF 93) | CHF 64 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 4.16 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 4.17 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 3.05 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (CHF 1.55) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (CHF 18) | CHF 30 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (CHF 52) | CHF 69 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (CHF 23) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (CHF 178) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (CHF 62) | CHF 97 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.23 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 4.24 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.57 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 5.90 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (CHF 390) | CHF 400 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (CHF 0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (CHF 36) | CHF 100 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 9 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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