Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 202% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 277% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 277% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (118 zł) | 27 zł | + 331% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (69 zł) | 21 zł | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (65 zł) | 11 zł | + 517% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (8 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (38 zł) | 12 zł | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.36 (20 zł) | 7 zł | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (56 zł) | 15 zł | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (16 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 454% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (11 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.20 (10 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (73 zł) | 27 zł | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.02 (14 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.14 (14 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 395% | |
| Housing | + 386% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 386% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,687 (16,872 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,787 (12,750 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 (701 zł) | 602 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 (9,096 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 (6,502 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (432 zł) | 235 zł | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (229 zł) | 50 zł | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (1,885 zł) | 1,655 zł | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (527 zł) | 303 zł | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (81 zł) | 23 zł | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 38 (172 zł) | 16 zł | + 982% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 63% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 126 (575 zł) | 278 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (238 zł) | 192 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (503 zł) | 281 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (872 zł) | 260 zł | + 236% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 218% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,103 (142,322 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.95 (9 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 93 (425 zł) | 100 zł | + 325% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 47 (213 zł) | 26 zł | + 719% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (70 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (109 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (620 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (33 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.58 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (26 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.93 (18 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (14 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 (273 zł) | 30 zł | + 823% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Zurich | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (325 zł) | 71 zł | + 358% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (160 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 166 (762 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 139 (637 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (82 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.65 (26 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (32 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 516 (2,359 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 (1.14 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 78 (355 zł) | 113 zł | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 11 (51 zł) | 15 zł | + 240% | |
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TOTAL | + 202% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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