Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 71 different people.
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 8% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Zurich | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 | CHF 24 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 | CHF 16 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 | CHF 11 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.80 | CHF 2.78 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 | CHF 6 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.34 | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 | CHF 14 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.35 | CHF 4.33 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.06 | CHF 3.52 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.09 | CHF 2.11 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 | CHF 18 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.12 | CHF 3.54 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.07 | CHF 3.11 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 48% more expensive than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,923 | CHF 2,039 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,853 | CHF 1,535 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 284 | CHF 228 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,276 | CHF 1,202 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,572 | CHF 867 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 77 | CHF 307 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 | CHF 30 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 357 | CHF 1,239 | - 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 80 | CHF 249 | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 | CHF 23 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 33 | CHF 40 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 25% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 123 | CHF 154 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 | CHF 91 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 | CHF 166 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 | CHF 277 | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 10% more expensive than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 37,879 | CHF 23,237 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.82 | CHF 1.53 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 | CHF 86 | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 46 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 17% more expensive than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Zurich | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 | CHF 80 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 | CHF 5.00 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.58 | CHF 2.80 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 | CHF 5.23 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.17 | CHF 6 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 | CHF 3.96 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 | CHF 47 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 11% cheaper than in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) | ||||
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Zurich | Vaduz | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 | CHF 70 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 | CHF 31 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 160 | CHF 150 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 137 | CHF 140 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 | CHF 18 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.72 | CHF 5.99 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 | CHF 5.63 | + 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 516 | CHF 799 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 | CHF 0.45 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 | CHF 146 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 | CHF 7 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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