- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Switzerland
- Cairns
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$26 (CHF 19) | CHF 25 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.69 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.80 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.30 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 5.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 4.04 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.87 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 4.04 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 5.20 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.63 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 1.76 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.44 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 2.70 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.85 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,677 (CHF 1,256) | CHF 3,513 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,313 (CHF 983) | CHF 2,538 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$330 (CHF 247) | CHF 161 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,335 (CHF 1,000) | CHF 1,888 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$980 (CHF 734) | CHF 1,357 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (CHF 141) | CHF 81 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (CHF 46) | CHF 47 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$820 (CHF 614) | CHF 825 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$126 (CHF 95) | CHF 164 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (CHF 20) | CHF 32 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (CHF 67) | CHF 131 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$38 (CHF 28) | CHF 56 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$118 (CHF 88) | CHF 134 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$99 (CHF 74) | CHF 151 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,871 (CHF 20,876) | CHF 28,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.69 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$101 (CHF 76) | CHF 81 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (CHF 11) | CHF 21 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (CHF 14) | CHF 30 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (CHF 48) | CHF 143 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (CHF 5.61) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.18 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 6 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.45 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.44 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.05 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.27 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.03 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (CHF 18) | CHF 45 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (CHF 39) | CHF 71 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (CHF 26) | CHF 37 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$93 (CHF 69) | CHF 198 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (CHF 86) | CHF 100 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 4.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 6 | - 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$179 (CHF 134) | CHF 176 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 0.43 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 (CHF 34) | CHF 108 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$17 (CHF 13) | CHF 8 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,711
(AU$8,960)
in Cairns.
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