Cost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (CHF 25) | CHF 22 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.36 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.31 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 5.35 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 4.05 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 4.29 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 2.16 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.48 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.56 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (CHF 1.31) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,769 (CHF 1,774) | CHF 1,743 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (CHF 1,019) | CHF 1,498 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (CHF 178) | CHF 175 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,134 (CHF 1,137) | CHF 1,330 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €684 (CHF 686) | CHF 1,033 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (CHF 159) | CHF 106 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (CHF 37) | CHF 38 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €418 (CHF 419) | CHF 421 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (CHF 119) | CHF 109 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (CHF 95) | CHF 103 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CHF 38) | CHF 50 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (CHF 78) | CHF 101 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (CHF 101) | CHF 117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 56% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,341 (CHF 23,404) | CHF 27,795 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 1.61 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (CHF 42) | CHF 138 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €88 (CHF 88) | CHF 64 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 4.16 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 4.17 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 3.05 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (CHF 1.99) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 30 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 69 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 16) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (CHF 126) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (CHF 47) | CHF 97 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 5.90 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (CHF 470) | CHF 400 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 47) | CHF 100 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 9 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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