- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Kochi
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kochi, Japan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kochi (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥779 (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥756 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥195 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.72 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥270 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,000 (CHF 9) | CHF 4.14 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥400 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 11 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥600 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 3.79 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 2.80 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.38 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥228 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.53 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥140 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.22 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Kochi (Japan) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥80,000 (CHF 708) | CHF 3,040 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (CHF 442) | CHF 2,383 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 123 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 2,245 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,715 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 101 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 502 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 178 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,000 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kochi (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥15,000 (CHF 133) | CHF 117 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 58 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (CHF 88) | CHF 133 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,000 (CHF 62) | CHF 191 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kochi (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 26,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥132 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.36 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 101 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Kochi (Japan) is 3% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 150 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 3.04 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥280 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 4.05 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 46 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kochi (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (CHF 35) | CHF 75 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (CHF 35) | CHF 38 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 240 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 115 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.49 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (CHF 71) | CHF 103 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 890 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kochi (Japan) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,700
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,664
(¥640,260)
in Kochi.
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