Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States compared to 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 | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 25 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.04 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 12 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.74 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 5.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 4.04 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.66 (CHF 4.56) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 4.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 5.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.08 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 1.76 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.40 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.85 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,100 (CHF 1,076) | CHF 3,513 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $970 (CHF 949) | CHF 2,538 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (CHF 187) | CHF 161 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $968 (CHF 947) | CHF 1,888 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $662 (CHF 648) | CHF 1,357 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $196 (CHF 192) | CHF 81 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (CHF 45) | CHF 47 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $315 (CHF 308) | CHF 752 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 86) | CHF 169 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 40% 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) | $44 (CHF 43) | CHF 56 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (CHF 76) | CHF 134 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (CHF 90) | CHF 151 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,313 (CHF 19,877) | CHF 28,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (CHF 0.62) | CHF 1.69 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (CHF 44) | CHF 81 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 37 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.58 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 21 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (CHF 95) | CHF 140 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.71 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 5.84 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.91 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 5.61 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 2.83 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 4.05 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 45 | - 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 | $37 (CHF 36) | CHF 71 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (CHF 21) | CHF 37 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (CHF 88) | CHF 189 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (CHF 55) | CHF 100 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.45 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 4.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.09 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 6 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (CHF 422) | CHF 526 | - 20% | |
| 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 | $32 (CHF 31) | CHF 108 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (CHF 5.10) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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