Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy)
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| Food | + 61% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (€27) | €21 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €14 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (€15) | €4.71 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (€1.74) | €1.24 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (€9) | €4.65 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.53 (€3.67) | €2.13 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (€12) | €5.68 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.82 (€3.97) | €1.75 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.07 (€2.14) | €1.71 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.12 (€2.20) | €1.63 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (€13) | €7 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.03 (€3.15) | €2.61 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.97 (€3.09) | €1.73 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 222% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 4,113 (€4,271) | €807 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,952 (€3,066) | €626 | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 156 (€162) | €105 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,927 (€2,001) | €618 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,626 (€1,688) | €420 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 95 (€98) | €57 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (€57) | €28 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (€428) | €380 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (€120) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (€20) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (€36) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (€129) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 68 (€70) | €34 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (€130) | €88 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (€207) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 108% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,001 (€35,305) | €23,307 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (€1.91) | €1.54 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (€89) | €35 | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 46 (€48) | €16 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 38% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (€25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (€141) | €82 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (€7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.58 (€4.75) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (€5.82) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.75 (€3.89) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (€3.28) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 (€62) | €20 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 88% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 63 (€65) | €38 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (€40) | €16 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 166 (€173) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (€149) | €67 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (€18) | €7 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.72 (€5.93) | €1.68 | + 254% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €4.89 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 516 (€535) | €487 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (€0.42) | €0.22 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (€94) | €45 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 10 (€10) | €4.95 | + 100% | |
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TOTAL | + 106% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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