- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.75 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.39 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 5.18 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 4.04 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (CHF 4.83) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.17 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.04 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.98 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 5.20 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.41 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 1.76 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.45 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 2.48 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.55 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.85 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,064 (CHF 1,482) | CHF 3,513 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,362 (CHF 978) | CHF 2,538 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$185 (CHF 133) | CHF 161 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,263 (CHF 907) | CHF 1,888 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,018 (CHF 731) | CHF 1,357 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$140 (CHF 100) | CHF 81 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (CHF 43) | CHF 47 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$762 (CHF 548) | CHF 522 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (CHF 113) | CHF 185 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 23 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$94 (CHF 68) | CHF 131 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 (CHF 31) | CHF 56 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$121 (CHF 87) | CHF 134 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$98 (CHF 70) | CHF 151 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 21% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,857 (CHF 20,009) | CHF 28,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.69 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$102 (CHF 73) | CHF 81 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$31 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (CHF 46) | CHF 138 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.45 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 5.79 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.13 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 5.67 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.54 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.83 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 3.86 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (CHF 17) | CHF 49 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (CHF 38) | CHF 73 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (CHF 25) | CHF 37 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$103 (CHF 74) | CHF 174 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (CHF 77) | CHF 100 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.34 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 4.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 6 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 0.43 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$49 (CHF 35) | CHF 108 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$18 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,058 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.718
CHF
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 36% 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 7,658
(AU$10,661)
in Cairns.
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