Cost of living in Arcata, California, United States vs Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arcata, California (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.55 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.74 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.79 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 3.96 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 3.72 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.80 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 2.30 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 15 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.55 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 2.44 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.93 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 2.27 | + 116% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Arcata, California (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,559 (CHF 1,549) | CHF 2,991 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,163 (CHF 1,155) | CHF 2,329 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $241 (CHF 240) | CHF 152 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,438 (CHF 1,429) | CHF 2,245 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $944 (CHF 938) | CHF 1,715 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $105 (CHF 104) | CHF 101 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (CHF 50) | CHF 38 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (CHF 316) | CHF 512 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (CHF 129) | CHF 178 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (CHF 18) | CHF 21 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (CHF 29) | CHF 31 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Arcata, California (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $67 (CHF 66) | CHF 124 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $190 (CHF 189) | CHF 61 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (CHF 102) | CHF 145 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (CHF 145) | CHF 193 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Arcata, California (United States) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,500 (CHF 28,325) | CHF 26,863 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.24 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (CHF 39) | CHF 100 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Arcata, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 (CHF 55) | CHF 32 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (CHF 159) | CHF 121 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 5.97 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 3.04 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.80 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 4.05 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Arcata, California (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (CHF 51) | CHF 75 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (CHF 22) | CHF 39 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 191 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (CHF 84) | CHF 111 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (CHF 4.64) | CHF 5.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.85 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 7 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (CHF 426) | CHF 477 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (CHF 48) | CHF 100 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 865 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Arcata, California (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,300
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,548
($6,588)
in Arcata, California.
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