Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
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Food | + 60% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (AU$46) | AU$23 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (AU$27) | AU$15 | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (AU$19) | AU$7 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 (AU$3.12) | AU$2.04 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.50 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (AU$18) | AU$10 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (AU$7) | AU$5.14 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.27 (AU$3.90) | AU$3.62 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.33 (AU$4.01) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.87 (AU$4.95) | AU$3.70 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 (AU$4.05) | AU$3.35 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 29% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,527 (AU$6,076) | AU$4,709 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,866 (AU$4,937) | AU$3,109 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (AU$353) | AU$214 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,179 (AU$3,753) | AU$2,788 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,557 (AU$2,682) | AU$2,151 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (AU$162) | AU$174 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (AU$92) | AU$76 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 305 (AU$526) | AU$793 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (AU$200) | AU$288 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (AU$29) | AU$18 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (AU$51) | AU$48 | + 8% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (AU$191) | AU$129 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (AU$110) | AU$95 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (AU$204) | AU$179 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (AU$318) | AU$209 | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,492 (AU$62,861) | AU$38,866 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (AU$3.17) | AU$1.99 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (AU$135) | AU$185 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | + 141% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 141% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (AU$22) | AU$7 | + 196% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (AU$45) | AU$19 | + 141% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 (AU$364) | AU$81 | + 349% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 (AU$7) | AU$5.56 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.35 (AU$7) | AU$4.36 | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.98 (AU$9) | AU$5.30 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 (AU$100) | AU$36 | + 180% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (AU$122) | AU$68 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (AU$67) | AU$46 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (AU$175) | AU$262 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (AU$216) | AU$127 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$30) | AU$21 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (AU$9) | AU$5.10 | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (AU$747) | AU$1,070 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (AU$0.57) | AU$0.95 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (AU$152) | AU$92 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$15) | AU$43 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,521 prices entered by 505 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 24% more expensive than in Australia
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