Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 5% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 | CHF 22 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 | CHF 16 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 | CHF 14 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 | CHF 1.36 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 | CHF 5.35 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.06 | CHF 4.05 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 | CHF 10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.30 | CHF 4.29 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 | CHF 2.16 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.95 | CHF 2.48 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 | CHF 15 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.05 | CHF 2.56 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.82 | - | - | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 57% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,773 | CHF 1,743 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,282 | CHF 1,498 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 177 | CHF 175 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,376 | CHF 1,330 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,457 | CHF 1,033 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 104 | CHF 106 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 34 | CHF 38 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 327 | CHF 421 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 76 | CHF 109 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 | CHF 14 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 | CHF 25 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is about the same as in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 | CHF 103 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 | CHF 50 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 89 | CHF 101 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 132 | CHF 117 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 22% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,830 | CHF 27,795 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.75 | CHF 1.70 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 | CHF 137 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 | CHF 45 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 34% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 | CHF 11 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 21 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 | CHF 64 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.38 | CHF 8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.24 | CHF 4.16 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.67 | CHF 4.17 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.69 | CHF 3.05 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.55 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 | CHF 30 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 6% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 57 | CHF 69 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 185 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 | CHF 97 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.70 | CHF 4.24 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 | CHF 5.90 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 541 | CHF 400 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.49 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 | CHF 100 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 | CHF 9 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 341 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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