- Cost of Living
- United States
- Switzerland
- Toledo, Ohio
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toledo, Ohio, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 50% 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) | $6 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.54 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 1.71 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.92 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 5.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.81 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.04 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.65 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 4.04 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.19 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 5.20 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 1.76 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.59 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.53 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.85 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,054 (CHF 1,049) | CHF 3,513 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $705 (CHF 702) | CHF 2,538 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (CHF 162) | CHF 161 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (CHF 771) | CHF 1,888 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $454 (CHF 452) | CHF 1,357 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (CHF 95) | CHF 81 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (CHF 44) | CHF 47 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $267 (CHF 265) | CHF 502 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (CHF 89) | CHF 178 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (CHF 41) | CHF 131 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (CHF 32) | CHF 56 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (CHF 89) | CHF 134 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (CHF 75) | CHF 151 | - 51% | |
| 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 | $22,389 (CHF 22,277) | CHF 28,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 1.69 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (CHF 46) | CHF 81 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 39 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (CHF 100) | CHF 150 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 7 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.66 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 6 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.48 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.04 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.30 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 4.05 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (CHF 38) | CHF 75 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (CHF 21) | CHF 37 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (CHF 203) | CHF 240 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (CHF 62) | CHF 100 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 4.84 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.17 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 6 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (CHF 422) | CHF 528 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 0.43 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (CHF 35) | CHF 108 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,176 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 49% 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 6,179
($6,210)
in Toledo, Ohio.
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