Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.65 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.63 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.23 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.26 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.71 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 3.45 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.48 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.78 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.89 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.15 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,741 (CHF 1,631) | CHF 3,823 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,361 (CHF 1,275) | CHF 2,466 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (CHF 182) | CHF 323 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,392 (CHF 1,304) | CHF 2,172 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €992 (CHF 929) | CHF 1,486 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (CHF 101) | CHF 81 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 21) | CHF 48 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €391 (CHF 366) | CHF 336 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (CHF 103) | CHF 94 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.72 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 31 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (CHF 73) | CHF 119 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (CHF 45) | CHF 64 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (CHF 93) | CHF 114 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (CHF 136) | CHF 171 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,486 (CHF 22,936) | CHF 34,006 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.89 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (CHF 47) | CHF 85 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (CHF 22) | CHF 54 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (CHF 52) | CHF 132 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.48 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 5.93 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 4.62 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 5.23 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.25 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 3.24 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (CHF 26) | CHF 51 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zurich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (CHF 38) | CHF 61 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 35 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €168 (CHF 157) | CHF 160 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (CHF 59) | CHF 137 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 5.72 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (CHF 440) | CHF 516 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.54 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 (CHF 68) | CHF 90 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 348 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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