- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Marbella
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marbella, Spain vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marbella (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.73 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.74 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.07 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 3.96 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 3.72 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 2.80 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.30 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.43 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.46 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.44 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.27 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Marbella (Spain) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,122 (CHF 1,269) | CHF 2,991 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €764 (CHF 864) | CHF 2,329 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €84 (CHF 95) | CHF 152 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €628 (CHF 710) | CHF 2,245 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €464 (CHF 525) | CHF 1,715 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €118 (CHF 134) | CHF 101 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €53 (CHF 60) | CHF 38 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €433 (CHF 490) | CHF 512 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 90) | CHF 178 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Marbella (Spain) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 87) | CHF 124 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 61 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (CHF 81) | CHF 145 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 193 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Marbella (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,801 (CHF 38,240) | CHF 26,863 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.24 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (CHF 49) | CHF 100 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Marbella (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (CHF 7) | CHF 32 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €110 (CHF 125) | CHF 121 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.49 (CHF 5.08) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 5.97 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.04 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.87 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 4.05 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Marbella (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 75 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 39 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 191 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (CHF 65) | CHF 111 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 5.35 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €560 (CHF 634) | CHF 477 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (CHF 79) | CHF 100 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 820 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Marbella (Spain) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,400
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,838
(€4,276)
in Marbella.
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