- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 61% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (AU$35) | AU$17 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$19) | AU$11 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (AU$19) | AU$6 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (AU$2.37) | AU$1.33 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$5.80 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.52 (AU$6) | AU$5.05 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (AU$17) | AU$9 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (AU$5.25) | AU$4.29 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (AU$4.04) | AU$3.35 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.45 (AU$3.39) | AU$5.16 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (AU$23) | AU$20 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (AU$3.45) | AU$3.25 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (AU$3.35) | AU$2.33 | + 44% | |
| 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 2,886 (AU$3,989) | AU$2,802 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,384 (AU$3,295) | AU$2,145 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 178 (AU$246) | AU$295 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,899 (AU$2,624) | AU$2,154 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,490 (AU$2,059) | AU$1,511 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 137 (AU$190) | AU$237 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (AU$63) | AU$59 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 554 (AU$766) | AU$672 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 186 (AU$258) | AU$210 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (AU$25) | AU$13 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (AU$40) | AU$30 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (AU$161) | AU$108 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (AU$71) | AU$76 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (AU$182) | AU$149 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (AU$251) | AU$156 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 1% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,020 (AU$38,726) | AU$26,203 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (AU$2.53) | AU$1.42 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (AU$120) | AU$144 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 78% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (AU$17) | AU$10 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (AU$47) | AU$16 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (AU$171) | AU$72 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (AU$6) | AU$5.19 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (AU$5.92) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.97 (AU$4.11) | AU$3.43 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.33 (AU$4.60) | AU$3.87 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (AU$63) | AU$29 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (AU$96) | AU$54 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (AU$51) | AU$36 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (AU$172) | AU$214 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (AU$155) | AU$105 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (AU$7) | AU$4.51 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (AU$736) | AU$612 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (AU$0.52) | AU$0.71 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (AU$126) | AU$80 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$30 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.382
AUD
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,083 prices entered by 2,723 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 27% more expensive than in Australia
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