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 13 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (CHF 3.42) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.71 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 5.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.88 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 4.04 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.04 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 5.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 1.76 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.53 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.85 | - 40% | |
| 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 1,247) | CHF 3,513 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (CHF 962) | CHF 2,538 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (CHF 193) | CHF 161 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $953 (CHF 944) | CHF 1,888 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $673 (CHF 666) | CHF 1,357 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (CHF 100) | CHF 81 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (CHF 55) | CHF 47 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (CHF 304) | CHF 502 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $196 (CHF 194) | CHF 177 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (CHF 22) | CHF 31 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 32% 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) | $48 (CHF 47) | CHF 56 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (CHF 91) | CHF 134 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (CHF 94) | CHF 151 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,571 (CHF 21,360) | CHF 28,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.69 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (CHF 62) | CHF 81 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (CHF 5.26) | CHF 14 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (CHF 26) | CHF 32 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (CHF 70) | CHF 136 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 6 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.70 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 3.04 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.31 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 4.05 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 47 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (CHF 40) | CHF 73 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (CHF 194) | CHF 183 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (CHF 52) | CHF 100 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 6 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (CHF 425) | CHF 528 | - 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 | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 17, 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 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,958
($6,017)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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