Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 50% | |
| 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 | $3.33 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (CHF 0.77) | CHF 1.75 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.37 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 5.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 4.04 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.25 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 4.04 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 5.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.77 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 1.76 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.66 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.40 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.60 (CHF 1.60) | 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 | $1,271 (CHF 1,268) | CHF 3,513 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $972 (CHF 970) | CHF 2,538 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (CHF 210) | CHF 161 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $960 (CHF 958) | CHF 1,888 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $605 (CHF 604) | CHF 1,357 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (CHF 101) | CHF 81 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $59 (CHF 59) | CHF 47 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $297 (CHF 296) | CHF 746 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $217 (CHF 216) | CHF 184 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (CHF 24) | CHF 31 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (CHF 50) | CHF 131 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (CHF 59) | CHF 56 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (CHF 96) | CHF 134 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (CHF 97) | CHF 151 | - 36% | |
| 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 | $23,738 (CHF 23,680) | CHF 28,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (CHF 0.63) | CHF 1.69 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (CHF 64) | CHF 81 | - 21% | |
| 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) | $5.38 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 21 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (CHF 26) | CHF 29 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $70 (CHF 70) | CHF 140 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 5.84 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 5.61 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 2.83 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.11 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 4.21 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 47 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (CHF 41) | CHF 71 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (CHF 196) | CHF 189 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (CHF 56) | CHF 100 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 6 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (CHF 428) | CHF 526 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (CHF 36) | CHF 108 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 9,900
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,047
($6,062)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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