Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States vs Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.48 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 13 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.71 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.40 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.53 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 4.00 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.10 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 3.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.80 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.04 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 2.33 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.48 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 2.27 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,088 (CHF 1,076) | CHF 2,997 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $947 (CHF 937) | CHF 2,329 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (CHF 189) | CHF 152 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,010 (CHF 999) | CHF 2,245 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $651 (CHF 644) | CHF 1,715 | - 62% | |
| 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) | $46 (CHF 46) | CHF 38 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $315 (CHF 312) | CHF 512 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (CHF 89) | CHF 178 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 31 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (CHF 35) | CHF 124 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (CHF 44) | CHF 61 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (CHF 80) | CHF 145 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (CHF 92) | CHF 193 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,313 (CHF 20,103) | CHF 26,863 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.28 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (CHF 44) | CHF 100 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.88 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 13 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 32 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (CHF 91) | CHF 120 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.80 (CHF 5.74) | CHF 7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 5.97 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.05 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 3.04 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 4.05 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (CHF 39) | CHF 75 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (CHF 90) | CHF 240 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (CHF 55) | CHF 111 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.45 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 5.35 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.09 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (CHF 427) | CHF 512 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.31 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (CHF 31) | CHF 103 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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