Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.75 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.83 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 5.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (CHF 3.18) | CHF 4.04 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.37 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.27 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 4.04 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 5.20 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (CHF 2.56) | CHF 1.76 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 17) | CHF 15 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.48 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 2.85 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,334 (CHF 1,325) | CHF 3,513 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $936 (CHF 930) | CHF 2,538 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (CHF 153) | CHF 161 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,232 (CHF 1,224) | CHF 1,888 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $927 (CHF 921) | CHF 1,357 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (CHF 106) | CHF 81 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (CHF 58) | CHF 47 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $332 (CHF 330) | CHF 522 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (CHF 149) | CHF 185 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 23 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (CHF 18) | CHF 31 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (CHF 49) | CHF 131 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (CHF 32) | CHF 56 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (CHF 77) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (CHF 111) | CHF 151 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,479 (CHF 22,328) | CHF 28,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 1.69 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (CHF 54) | CHF 81 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.18 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (CHF 29) | CHF 29 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (CHF 100) | CHF 138 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.43 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 5.79 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.06 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 5.67 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 2.83 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 3.86 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (CHF 27) | CHF 49 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CHF 45) | CHF 73 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (CHF 113) | CHF 174 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (CHF 89) | CHF 100 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 4.84 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.52 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 6 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (CHF 429) | CHF 526 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 0.43 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (CHF 56) | CHF 108 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.32 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 8 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,188
($7,237)
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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