Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 12 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 1.74 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 5.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 4.04 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 5.20 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (CHF 2.41) | CHF 1.76 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.40 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 2.85 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,293 (CHF 1,265) | CHF 3,513 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $957 (CHF 937) | CHF 2,538 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (CHF 196) | CHF 161 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $977 (CHF 956) | CHF 1,888 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (CHF 635) | CHF 1,357 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (CHF 105) | CHF 81 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (CHF 57) | CHF 47 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $276 (CHF 270) | CHF 752 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (CHF 208) | CHF 169 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 21 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (CHF 27) | CHF 32 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (CHF 46) | CHF 131 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (CHF 42) | CHF 56 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (CHF 92) | CHF 134 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (CHF 95) | CHF 151 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,885 (CHF 24,351) | CHF 28,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.69 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (CHF 79) | CHF 81 | - 3% | |
| 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) | $5.85 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 21 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (CHF 27) | CHF 29 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (CHF 70) | CHF 140 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.67 (CHF 5.55) | CHF 9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 5.84 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 5.61 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 2.83 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 4.05 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 45 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (CHF 43) | CHF 71 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (CHF 192) | CHF 189 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (CHF 66) | CHF 100 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 4.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.97 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 6 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (CHF 420) | CHF 526 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (CHF 39) | CHF 108 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 38% 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 6,841
($6,991)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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