- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Marbella
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marbella, Spain compared to 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 | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.72 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 12 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (CHF 0.79) | CHF 1.80 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 5.18 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.88 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 4.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 4.04 | - 54% | |
| 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 | €1.39 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 1.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.46 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.64 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.85 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Marbella (Spain) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,049 (CHF 1,195) | CHF 3,513 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €745 (CHF 849) | 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 | €573 (CHF 653) | CHF 1,888 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €427 (CHF 487) | CHF 1,357 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €118 (CHF 134) | CHF 81 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €53 (CHF 61) | CHF 47 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €1,644 (CHF 1,872) | CHF 858 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 91) | CHF 164 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 32 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Marbella (Spain) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 (CHF 72) | CHF 131 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (CHF 29) | CHF 56 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (CHF 88) | CHF 134 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 151 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Marbella (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,731 (CHF 17,923) | CHF 28,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 1.69 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 40) | CHF 81 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Marbella (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €134 (CHF 153) | CHF 140 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.31 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 6 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (CHF 4.56) | CHF 7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.83 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.87 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 4.03 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Marbella (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (CHF 38) | CHF 72 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 37 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 184 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (CHF 73) | CHF 100 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 17 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 4.84 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.47 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | + 3% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €199 (CHF 227) | CHF 176 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (CHF 71) | CHF 108 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (CHF 5.70) | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,342 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Marbella (Spain) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,648
(€5,835)
in Marbella.
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