Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€25) | €17 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (€15) | €8 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (€13) | €4.76 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.73 (€1.73) | €1.11 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (€7) | €3.73 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 1.88 (€1.88) | €2.12 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (€13) | €5.92 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.68 (€3.68) | €1.73 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.32 (€2.32) | €1.50 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.99 (€1.99) | €1.50 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (€15) | €6 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.93 (€2.93) | €2.34 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 3.00 (€3.00) | €1.73 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 191% 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 3,666 (€3,666) | €872 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,593 (€2,593) | €626 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 146 (€146) | €105 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,092 (€2,092) | €618 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,470 (€1,470) | €420 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (€94) | €57 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (€50) | €28 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (€412) | €380 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (€115) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (€18) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (€31) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 149 (€149) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (€52) | €34 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 111 (€111) | €88 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (€191) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 99% 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 29,682 (€29,678) | €22,855 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (€1.91) | €1.54 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 90 (€90) | €36 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 49 (€49) | €16 | + 201% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 33% 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 (€15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (€24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (€135) | €82 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (€7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.50 (€4.50) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (€5.61) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 (€3.41) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (€3.16) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 51 (€51) | €20 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 62% more expensive than in Trieste (Italy) | ||||
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| Zurich | Trieste | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (€75) | €38 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 40 (€40) | €16 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 (€138) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 116 (€116) | €67 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€16) | €7 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.22 (€5.22) | €1.68 | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (€7) | €4.89 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 492 (€492) | €508 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 (€0.25) | €0.22 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (€93) | €45 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 101% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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