Cost of living in Arcata, California, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arcata, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.55 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.71 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.79 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 5.18 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.04 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.04 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 5.20 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 1.76 | + 408% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $26 (CHF 26) | CHF 15 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.55 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 2.53 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.93 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 2.85 | + 73% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Arcata, California (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,597 (CHF 1,593) | CHF 3,513 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,128 (CHF 1,125) | CHF 2,538 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (CHF 202) | CHF 161 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,413 (CHF 1,409) | CHF 1,888 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $875 (CHF 872) | CHF 1,357 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $105 (CHF 105) | CHF 81 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (CHF 50) | CHF 47 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (CHF 317) | CHF 502 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (CHF 130) | CHF 178 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (CHF 18) | CHF 21 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (CHF 29) | CHF 31 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Arcata, California (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $69 (CHF 69) | CHF 131 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $190 (CHF 189) | CHF 56 | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (CHF 102) | CHF 134 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (CHF 146) | CHF 151 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Arcata, California (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,667 (CHF 28,591) | CHF 28,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.69 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (CHF 39) | CHF 81 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Arcata, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 (CHF 55) | CHF 32 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (CHF 160) | CHF 150 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 6 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 3.04 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.80 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 4.05 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (CHF 27) | CHF 46 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Arcata, California (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (CHF 55) | CHF 75 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (CHF 22) | CHF 37 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 240 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (CHF 91) | CHF 100 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 4.84 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.76 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 6 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (CHF 428) | CHF 528 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (CHF 48) | CHF 108 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,033 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Arcata, California (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 9,823
($9,849)
in Arcata, California.
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