- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Marbella
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marbella, Spain compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marbella (Spain) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 1.75 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 5.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.07 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 4.04 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 5.20 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.76 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.43 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.46 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.85 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Marbella (Spain) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,088 (CHF 1,238) | CHF 3,513 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €742 (CHF 844) | CHF 2,538 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 161 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €628 (CHF 714) | CHF 1,888 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €464 (CHF 528) | CHF 1,357 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €118 (CHF 134) | CHF 81 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €53 (CHF 61) | CHF 47 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €433 (CHF 493) | CHF 522 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 90) | CHF 185 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 23 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Marbella (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 87) | CHF 131 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 56 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (CHF 82) | CHF 134 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 151 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Marbella (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,801 (CHF 38,445) | CHF 28,000 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.69 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (CHF 49) | CHF 81 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Marbella (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €110 (CHF 126) | CHF 138 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.49 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 9 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 5.79 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 5.67 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.83 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.87 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 3.86 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 49 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Marbella (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 73 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (CHF 65) | CHF 100 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.84 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €560 (CHF 637) | CHF 526 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (CHF 79) | CHF 108 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (CHF 5.73) | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 906 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marbella (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,859
(€5,151)
in Marbella.
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