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Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (AU$35) | AU$17 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$19) | AU$11 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (AU$19) | AU$5.85 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (AU$2.31) | AU$1.27 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$5.61 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.34 (AU$5.97) | AU$5.00 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.03 (AU$5.55) | AU$4.20 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (AU$3.96) | AU$3.33 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.99 (AU$2.74) | AU$5.34 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (AU$22) | AU$19 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.61 (AU$3.59) | AU$3.13 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (AU$3.26) | AU$2.15 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 29% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,824 (AU$3,890) | AU$2,599 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,181 (AU$3,004) | AU$2,045 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 212 (AU$292) | AU$227 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,644 (AU$2,265) | AU$2,006 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,163 (AU$1,602) | AU$1,430 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 180 (AU$247) | AU$166 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (AU$61) | AU$59 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 577 (AU$794) | AU$571 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (AU$215) | AU$224 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (AU$23) | AU$12 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (AU$37) | AU$30 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 12% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 110 (AU$152) | AU$102 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (AU$70) | AU$75 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (AU$172) | AU$149 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (AU$249) | AU$150 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,676 (AU$36,737) | AU$26,587 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.64 (AU$2.26) | AU$1.49 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 75 (AU$103) | AU$141 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 71% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (AU$24) | AU$12 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (AU$47) | AU$19 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (AU$162) | AU$73 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (AU$6) | AU$5.21 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.47 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (AU$4.20) | AU$3.09 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.53 (AU$4.86) | AU$3.70 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (AU$53) | AU$28 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (AU$93) | AU$55 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (AU$51) | AU$35 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 184 (AU$253) | AU$202 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (AU$151) | AU$103 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (AU$22) | AU$18 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.71 (AU$6) | AU$4.57 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 544 (AU$750) | AU$597 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (AU$0.50) | AU$0.60 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 86 (AU$119) | AU$71 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$12) | AU$32 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.377
AUD
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,384 prices entered by 2,173 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 25% more expensive than in Australia
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