Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.80 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 5.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.24 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 4.04 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (CHF 5.06) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 5.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.60 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 1.76 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.64 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.85 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,382 (CHF 1,338) | CHF 3,513 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $999 (CHF 968) | CHF 2,538 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (CHF 144) | CHF 161 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,120 (CHF 1,085) | CHF 1,888 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $804 (CHF 779) | CHF 1,357 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $105 (CHF 102) | CHF 81 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (CHF 51) | CHF 47 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (CHF 414) | CHF 858 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (CHF 121) | CHF 164 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 32 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (CHF 42) | CHF 131 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (CHF 29) | CHF 56 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (CHF 77) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (CHF 87) | CHF 151 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,479 (CHF 21,774) | CHF 28,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 1.69 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (CHF 53) | CHF 81 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 62% | |
| 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) | $5.72 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 21 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (CHF 32) | CHF 30 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (CHF 97) | CHF 140 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.73 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 6 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.05 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 2.83 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 4.03 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (CHF 20) | CHF 46 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CHF 43) | CHF 72 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (CHF 21) | CHF 37 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $88 (CHF 85) | CHF 184 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (CHF 81) | CHF 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 4.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | + 0% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $172 (CHF 166) | CHF 176 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 0.43 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (CHF 54) | CHF 108 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.32 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States) is 38% 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 6,775
($6,994)
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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