Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 12 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 1.80 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 5.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 4.04 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 4.04 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 5.20 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 1.76 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.70 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.85 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,210 (CHF 1,155) | CHF 3,513 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $915 (CHF 873) | CHF 2,538 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (CHF 165) | CHF 161 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $977 (CHF 932) | CHF 1,888 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (CHF 620) | CHF 1,357 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (CHF 103) | CHF 81 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (CHF 57) | CHF 47 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (CHF 287) | CHF 825 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (CHF 216) | CHF 164 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (CHF 26) | CHF 32 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (CHF 52) | CHF 131 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (CHF 70) | CHF 56 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (CHF 97) | CHF 134 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (CHF 92) | CHF 151 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,426 (CHF 22,366) | CHF 28,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 1.69 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (CHF 79) | CHF 81 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 21 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (CHF 70) | CHF 143 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 9 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.76 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 3.05 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 4.03 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (CHF 18) | CHF 45 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (CHF 43) | CHF 71 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 37 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $240 (CHF 229) | CHF 198 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (CHF 87) | CHF 100 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 4.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 6 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $300 (CHF 286) | CHF 176 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (CHF 48) | CHF 108 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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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 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,408
($7,760)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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