- 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$32) | AU$16 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$18) | AU$11 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (AU$17) | AU$6 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.77 (AU$2.31) | AU$1.31 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (AU$9) | AU$5.97 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.61 (AU$6) | AU$5.24 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (AU$4.96) | AU$4.39 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.83 (AU$3.69) | AU$3.49 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.13 (AU$2.77) | AU$4.85 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (AU$20) | AU$19 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.75 (AU$3.58) | AU$3.30 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.45 (AU$3.19) | AU$2.34 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,960 (AU$3,856) | AU$3,078 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,280 (AU$2,970) | AU$2,210 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 175 (AU$228) | AU$314 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,004 (AU$2,611) | AU$2,297 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,531 (AU$1,995) | AU$1,643 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 146 (AU$190) | AU$279 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 49 (AU$64) | AU$58 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 716 (AU$933) | AU$684 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 177 (AU$230) | AU$205 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (AU$23) | AU$13 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (AU$37) | AU$31 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (AU$137) | AU$103 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 57 (AU$75) | AU$74 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (AU$164) | AU$147 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (AU$239) | AU$154 | + 55% | |
| 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 26,511 (AU$34,541) | AU$26,743 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.53 (AU$1.99) | AU$1.31 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (AU$115) | AU$148 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 82% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (AU$42) | AU$15 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 123 (AU$161) | AU$71 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.19 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.20 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.24 (AU$4.22) | AU$3.30 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.58 (AU$4.66) | AU$3.93 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 43 (AU$56) | AU$28 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 69 (AU$89) | AU$54 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (AU$47) | AU$37 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 179 (AU$234) | AU$232 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (AU$146) | AU$106 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (AU$7) | AU$4.48 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | CHF 493 (AU$642) | AU$684 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.39 (AU$0.51) | AU$0.60 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 113 (AU$148) | AU$77 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.303
AUD
/
CHF
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 21% more expensive than in Australia
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