- Cost of Living
- United States
- Switzerland
- Toledo, Ohio
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toledo, Ohio, United States vs 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 13 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.99 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.55 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 1.74 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.81 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 3.96 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.65 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.19 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.80 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.30 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.44 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.27 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,032 (CHF 1,029) | CHF 3,001 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $705 (CHF 703) | CHF 2,340 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (CHF 163) | CHF 152 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $775 (CHF 773) | CHF 2,245 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $454 (CHF 453) | CHF 1,715 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (CHF 90) | CHF 101 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (CHF 45) | CHF 38 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $261 (CHF 260) | CHF 512 | - 49% | |
| 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 | - 51% | |
| 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) | $40 (CHF 40) | CHF 124 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (CHF 36) | CHF 61 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (CHF 82) | CHF 145 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (CHF 78) | CHF 193 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (CHF 22,109) | CHF 26,863 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.24 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (CHF 49) | CHF 100 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (CHF 14) | CHF 40 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (CHF 96) | CHF 121 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.56 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.83 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 5.97 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 6 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.95 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 3.04 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.30 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 4.05 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Toledo, Ohio (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (CHF 41) | CHF 75 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (CHF 21) | CHF 39 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (CHF 184) | CHF 191 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (CHF 62) | CHF 111 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.27 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 5.35 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.21 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (CHF 423) | CHF 477 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 0.33 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (CHF 31) | CHF 100 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 20% | |
| 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 993 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
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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 9,500
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,884
($4,897)
in Toledo, Ohio.
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