Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 25 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.78 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.89 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 5.18 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.67 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 4.04 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 4.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 5.20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 1.76 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.64 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (CHF 2.21) | CHF 2.85 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,381 (CHF 1,338) | CHF 3,513 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,006 (CHF 974) | CHF 2,538 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (CHF 190) | CHF 161 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $978 (CHF 948) | CHF 1,888 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $657 (CHF 637) | CHF 1,357 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $207 (CHF 201) | CHF 81 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (CHF 45) | CHF 47 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $339 (CHF 328) | CHF 858 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (CHF 88) | CHF 164 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 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 131 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (CHF 39) | CHF 56 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (CHF 76) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (CHF 90) | CHF 151 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,537 (CHF 19,900) | CHF 28,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 1.69 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (CHF 41) | CHF 81 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.33 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 30 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (CHF 106) | CHF 140 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.30 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.07 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 2.83 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 4.05 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (CHF 34) | CHF 74 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (CHF 93) | CHF 184 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (CHF 54) | CHF 100 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 4.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (CHF 4.42) | CHF 6 | - 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $633 (CHF 613) | CHF 614 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.43 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (CHF 37) | CHF 108 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.94 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 48% 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 5,759
($5,944)
in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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