Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.75 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 5.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.88 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 4.04 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 4.04 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 5.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 1.76 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.57 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.48 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.67 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.85 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (CHF 1,254) | CHF 3,513 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (CHF 967) | CHF 2,538 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (CHF 194) | CHF 161 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $960 (CHF 956) | CHF 1,888 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $605 (CHF 603) | CHF 1,357 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (CHF 100) | CHF 81 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (CHF 55) | CHF 47 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (CHF 299) | CHF 522 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (CHF 199) | CHF 185 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 23 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 31 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (CHF 48) | CHF 131 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (CHF 49) | CHF 56 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (CHF 95) | CHF 134 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (CHF 94) | CHF 151 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,489 (CHF 23,386) | CHF 28,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 1.69 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (CHF 64) | CHF 81 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 21 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (CHF 26) | CHF 29 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (CHF 63) | CHF 138 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 5.79 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.64 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 5.67 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.82 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 2.83 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.32 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 3.86 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 49 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (CHF 41) | CHF 73 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (CHF 195) | CHF 174 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (CHF 55) | CHF 100 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (CHF 5.00) | CHF 6 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (CHF 427) | CHF 526 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (CHF 32) | CHF 108 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,589
($6,619)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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