Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 70% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (AU$39) | AU$17 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$22) | AU$12 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (AU$18) | AU$5.92 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (AU$2.47) | AU$1.27 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (AU$12) | AU$5.59 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.30 (AU$7) | AU$4.85 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$17) | AU$8 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.05 (AU$6) | AU$4.31 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.52 (AU$3.89) | AU$3.24 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.87 (AU$2.89) | AU$5.84 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (AU$22) | AU$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.72 (AU$4.21) | AU$2.92 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.25 (AU$3.48) | AU$2.25 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 43% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,889 (AU$4,461) | AU$2,591 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,100 (AU$3,243) | AU$2,075 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 201 (AU$310) | AU$190 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,603 (AU$2,475) | AU$1,963 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,199 (AU$1,852) | AU$1,437 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 128 (AU$198) | AU$185 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 39 (AU$60) | AU$59 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 650 (AU$1,003) | AU$545 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 121 (AU$186) | AU$212 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (AU$28) | AU$12 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (AU$49) | AU$31 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 37% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (AU$167) | AU$100 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 59 (AU$91) | AU$76 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (AU$198) | AU$150 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 190 (AU$293) | AU$155 | + 89% | |
| 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 25,464 (AU$39,324) | AU$26,374 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.61 (AU$2.49) | AU$1.49 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (AU$108) | AU$150 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 117% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (AU$28) | AU$9 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (AU$70) | AU$16 | + 342% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 113 (AU$174) | AU$69 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (AU$7) | AU$4.77 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (AU$7) | AU$5.80 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.79 (AU$5.85) | AU$3.25 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.53 (AU$5.45) | AU$3.84 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (AU$54) | AU$29 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 73 (AU$112) | AU$55 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (AU$56) | AU$37 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 114 (AU$176) | AU$216 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (AU$176) | AU$104 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$26) | AU$17 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.96 (AU$8) | AU$4.71 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 528 (AU$815) | AU$639 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (AU$0.57) | AU$0.38 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 90 (AU$139) | AU$73 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$13) | AU$35 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,864 prices entered by 1,178 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 36% more expensive than in Australia
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