Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 57% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (AU$36) | AU$18 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (AU$17) | AU$5.97 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (AU$2.22) | AU$1.48 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$5.42 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.80 (AU$5.31) | AU$4.99 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$16) | AU$7 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (AU$5.37) | AU$4.61 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (AU$3.34) | AU$3.20 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (AU$2.94) | AU$5.52 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.48 (AU$3.46) | AU$2.91 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.62 (AU$3.66) | AU$2.47 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 15% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,797 (AU$3,905) | AU$3,144 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,185 (AU$3,051) | AU$2,161 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (AU$232) | AU$291 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,637 (AU$2,285) | AU$1,971 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,195 (AU$1,668) | AU$1,506 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (AU$131) | AU$177 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (AU$56) | AU$58 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 426 (AU$594) | AU$494 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (AU$178) | AU$245 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (AU$21) | AU$13 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (AU$41) | AU$31 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (AU$151) | AU$101 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (AU$86) | AU$66 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (AU$179) | AU$137 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (AU$233) | AU$140 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,665 (AU$38,622) | AU$28,179 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (AU$2.07) | AU$1.36 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (AU$122) | AU$159 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 76% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (AU$23) | AU$8 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (AU$34) | AU$17 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (AU$136) | AU$68 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (AU$7) | AU$4.67 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (AU$5.07) | AU$3.38 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (AU$7) | AU$3.51 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (AU$55) | AU$28 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (AU$104) | AU$56 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (AU$49) | AU$36 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 251 (AU$351) | AU$227 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (AU$151) | AU$91 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (AU$7) | AU$4.49 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (AU$647) | AU$663 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (AU$0.46) | AU$0.51 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 99 (AU$139) | AU$70 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$12) | AU$35 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.396
AUD
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CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,842 prices entered by 627 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Australia
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