Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States vs Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.74 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.07 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 3.96 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 3.72 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.64 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.80 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.87 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 2.30 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.44 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.27 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,293 (CHF 1,291) | CHF 3,001 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $949 (CHF 947) | CHF 2,340 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (CHF 200) | CHF 152 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $911 (CHF 909) | CHF 2,245 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $706 (CHF 705) | CHF 1,715 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (CHF 101) | CHF 101 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (CHF 49) | CHF 38 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $306 (CHF 306) | CHF 512 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 (CHF 182) | CHF 178 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (CHF 21) | CHF 31 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (CHF 47) | CHF 124 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (CHF 36) | CHF 61 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (CHF 84) | CHF 145 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (CHF 88) | CHF 193 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,065 (CHF 24,020) | CHF 26,863 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.24 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (CHF 63) | CHF 100 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.57 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 13 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (CHF 21) | CHF 32 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $63 (CHF 63) | CHF 121 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.19 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 5.97 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 6 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 3.04 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 4.05 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (CHF 39) | CHF 75 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (CHF 21) | CHF 39 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (CHF 196) | CHF 191 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (CHF 49) | CHF 111 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 5.35 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.06 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (CHF 429) | CHF 477 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (CHF 26) | CHF 100 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (CHF 5.73) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,600
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,986
($4,995)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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