- Cost of Living
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- Toledo, Ohio
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Cost of living in Toledo, Ohio, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.86 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.57 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 1.74 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 5.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.93 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 4.04 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.14 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 5.20 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.45 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 1.76 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.40 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (CHF 1.73) | 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 | $1,084 (CHF 1,061) | CHF 3,513 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $656 (CHF 642) | CHF 2,538 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (CHF 149) | CHF 161 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (CHF 758) | CHF 1,888 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $426 (CHF 417) | CHF 1,357 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (CHF 93) | CHF 81 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (CHF 46) | CHF 47 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $282 (CHF 276) | CHF 752 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (CHF 86) | CHF 169 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 32 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 51% 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) | $85 (CHF 83) | CHF 134 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (CHF 72) | CHF 151 | - 53% | |
| 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 | $23,166 (CHF 22,669) | CHF 28,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (CHF 0.63) | CHF 1.69 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (CHF 46) | CHF 81 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (CHF 100) | CHF 140 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (CHF 5.53) | CHF 9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.83 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 5.84 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 5.61 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 2.83 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.35 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 4.05 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 45 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (CHF 37) | CHF 71 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (CHF 22) | CHF 37 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $103 (CHF 101) | CHF 189 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (CHF 63) | CHF 100 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.46 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 4.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.32 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (CHF 419) | CHF 526 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 0.43 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (CHF 37) | CHF 108 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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