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- Toledo, Ohio
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Cost of living in Toledo, Ohio, United States compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| 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 | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.59 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.75 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.92 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 5.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.84 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.04 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.14 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 4.04 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (CHF 1.28) | CHF 5.20 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.45 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 1.76 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.48 | - 30% | |
| 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 | $1,008 (CHF 1,004) | CHF 3,513 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $694 (CHF 691) | CHF 2,538 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (CHF 163) | 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) | $45 (CHF 45) | CHF 47 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $266 (CHF 265) | CHF 522 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (CHF 87) | CHF 185 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 23 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 31 | - 57% | |
| 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) | $87 (CHF 87) | CHF 134 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (CHF 73) | CHF 151 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,166 (CHF 23,065) | CHF 28,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.69 | - 61% | |
| 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 37 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 43% 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 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (CHF 102) | CHF 138 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.65 (CHF 5.63) | CHF 9 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.83 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 5.79 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 5.67 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 2.83 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.35 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.86 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 49 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (CHF 38) | CHF 73 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (CHF 203) | CHF 174 | + 17% | |
| 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 | $4.46 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 4.84 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.32 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 6 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (CHF 424) | CHF 526 | - 19% | |
| 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 | $37 (CHF 37) | CHF 108 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
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