- Cost of Living
- United States
- Switzerland
- Toledo, Ohio
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toledo, Ohio, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 49% 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 14 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.03 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 12 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.57 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 1.78 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 5.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.20 (CHF 3.10) | CHF 4.04 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.49 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 4.04 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 5.20 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 1.76 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.64 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.85 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,073 (CHF 1,040) | CHF 3,513 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $661 (CHF 640) | CHF 2,538 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (CHF 164) | CHF 161 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $763 (CHF 740) | CHF 1,888 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $427 (CHF 414) | CHF 1,357 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (CHF 99) | CHF 81 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (CHF 47) | CHF 47 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (CHF 354) | CHF 858 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (CHF 89) | CHF 164 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 32 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (CHF 39) | CHF 131 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (CHF 31) | CHF 56 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (CHF 73) | CHF 134 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (CHF 68) | CHF 151 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,618 (CHF 24,830) | CHF 28,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 1.69 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (CHF 45) | CHF 81 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 30 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (CHF 99) | CHF 140 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 9 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 6 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 7 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.62 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 2.83 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.44 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 4.05 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (CHF 37) | CHF 74 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (CHF 21) | CHF 37 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $187 (CHF 181) | CHF 184 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (CHF 59) | CHF 100 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.33 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 4.84 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.32 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 6 | - 47% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $418 (CHF 405) | CHF 614 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (CHF 0.40) | CHF 0.43 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (CHF 35) | CHF 108 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,524 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 50% 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 6,027
($6,218)
in Toledo, Ohio.
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