- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 53% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (AU$33) | AU$16 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$18) | AU$11 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (AU$18) | AU$6 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (AU$2.36) | AU$1.30 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$5.69 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.55 (AU$6) | AU$5.22 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (AU$16) | AU$9 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.84 (AU$5.08) | AU$4.30 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (AU$3.84) | AU$3.30 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.50 (AU$3.31) | AU$5.16 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (AU$22) | AU$19 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.62 (AU$3.47) | AU$3.35 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.33 (AU$3.09) | AU$2.30 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 24% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,965 (AU$3,925) | AU$2,817 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,407 (AU$3,186) | AU$2,150 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 172 (AU$227) | AU$303 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,872 (AU$2,478) | AU$2,174 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,528 (AU$2,023) | AU$1,524 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (AU$171) | AU$228 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (AU$63) | AU$59 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (AU$714) | AU$679 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 172 (AU$227) | AU$197 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (AU$24) | AU$12 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (AU$39) | AU$31 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 15% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (AU$145) | AU$110 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 55 (AU$73) | AU$73 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (AU$168) | AU$146 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (AU$252) | AU$154 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,060 (AU$34,497) | AU$26,292 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.77 (AU$2.34) | AU$1.38 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (AU$114) | AU$148 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 80% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (AU$17) | AU$9 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (AU$46) | AU$16 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (AU$154) | AU$68 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.12 (AU$7) | AU$5.29 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (AU$4.34) | AU$3.35 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (AU$5.12) | AU$3.97 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (AU$59) | AU$29 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 13% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (AU$96) | AU$55 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (AU$50) | AU$36 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (AU$176) | AU$218 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (AU$150) | AU$101 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.25 (AU$7) | AU$4.48 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 528 (AU$699) | AU$621 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.77 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (AU$124) | AU$81 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$29 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.324
AUD
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,266 prices entered by 2,775 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Australia
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