Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 52% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (AU$39) | AU$21 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (AU$22) | AU$13 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (AU$2.32) | AU$1.41 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$5.89 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.04 (AU$4.47) | AU$6 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.42 (AU$5.03) | AU$4.43 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.08 (AU$3.05) | AU$3.10 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (AU$2.83) | AU$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.06 (AU$4.49) | AU$3.15 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.73 (AU$4.01) | AU$1.94 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,644 (AU$5,352) | AU$2,653 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,553 (AU$3,749) | AU$1,914 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 115 (AU$170) | AU$223 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,074 (AU$3,046) | AU$2,260 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,643 (AU$2,414) | AU$1,670 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 44 (AU$64) | AU$169 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (AU$75) | AU$64 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 474 (AU$697) | AU$584 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 143 (AU$209) | AU$229 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (AU$45) | AU$39 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 33% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (AU$169) | AU$119 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (AU$89) | AU$75 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (AU$172) | AU$150 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 202 (AU$296) | AU$158 | + 87% | |
| 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 28,452 (AU$41,791) | AU$32,936 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (AU$2.65) | AU$1.87 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (AU$113) | AU$146 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (AU$22) | AU$10 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 17 (AU$25) | AU$14 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (AU$146) | AU$80 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (AU$5.69) | AU$4.49 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.66 (AU$5.37) | AU$5.55 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.28 (AU$3.35) | AU$3.06 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.73 (AU$4.01) | AU$3.43 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 48 (AU$70) | AU$33 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 18% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 53 (AU$78) | AU$61 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (AU$53) | AU$39 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 95 (AU$140) | AU$257 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (AU$158) | AU$112 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (AU$24) | AU$19 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.70 (AU$7) | AU$5.13 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 585 (AU$859) | AU$792 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (AU$0.59) | AU$0.34 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 83 (AU$122) | AU$73 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$13) | AU$41 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,593 prices entered by 422 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 28% more expensive than in Australia
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