Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (CHF 19) | CHF 22 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.42 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 1.36 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (CHF 5.97) | CHF 5.35 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 4.05 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.87 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 4.29 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 2.16 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.75 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 2.48 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.56 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (CHF 2.18) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,630 (CHF 4,200) | CHF 1,743 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,430 (CHF 3,111) | CHF 1,498 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (CHF 158) | CHF 175 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,705 (CHF 3,361) | CHF 1,330 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,524 (CHF 2,289) | CHF 1,033 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (CHF 95) | CHF 106 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (CHF 47) | CHF 38 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (CHF 326) | CHF 421 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (CHF 174) | CHF 109 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (CHF 12) | CHF 14 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (CHF 43) | CHF 25 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (CHF 62) | CHF 103 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (CHF 34) | CHF 50 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (CHF 102) | CHF 101 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $189 (CHF 171) | CHF 117 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,915 (CHF 26,232) | CHF 27,795 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.47 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 1.61 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (CHF 71) | CHF 138 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (CHF 17) | CHF 45 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (CHF 120) | CHF 64 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 4.16 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.17 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.24 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 3.05 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (CHF 2.42) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (CHF 31) | CHF 30 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (CHF 53) | CHF 69 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (CHF 27) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $351 (CHF 318) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (CHF 99) | CHF 97 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (CHF 15) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 4.24 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.90 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (CHF 311) | CHF 400 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (CHF 0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (CHF 81) | CHF 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (CHF 12) | CHF 9 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 413 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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