Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States vs Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.74 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.83 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.21 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 3.96 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.37 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 3.72 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.80 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 2.30 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CHF 17) | CHF 15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 2.44 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.27 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,385 (CHF 1,382) | CHF 3,001 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $967 (CHF 964) | CHF 2,340 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (CHF 183) | CHF 152 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,233 (CHF 1,230) | CHF 2,245 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $917 (CHF 914) | CHF 1,715 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $113 (CHF 112) | CHF 101 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (CHF 58) | CHF 38 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (CHF 328) | CHF 512 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (CHF 163) | CHF 178 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (CHF 47) | CHF 124 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (CHF 35) | CHF 61 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (CHF 77) | CHF 145 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (CHF 111) | CHF 193 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,504 (CHF 23,443) | CHF 26,863 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.24 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (CHF 54) | CHF 100 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 40 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.37 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (CHF 29) | CHF 32 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (CHF 104) | CHF 121 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 5.97 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.16 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 6 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 3.04 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.05 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (CHF 29) | CHF 46 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (CHF 46) | CHF 75 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (CHF 25) | CHF 39 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $114 (CHF 114) | CHF 191 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (CHF 89) | CHF 111 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.84 (CHF 5.83) | CHF 5.35 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.11 (CHF 5.10) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (CHF 427) | CHF 477 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 0.33 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (CHF 62) | CHF 100 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.50 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,800
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,431
($6,448)
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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