Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 66% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (AU$44) | AU$21 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (AU$26) | AU$14 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (AU$20) | AU$7 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (AU$3.02) | AU$1.81 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.44 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (AU$20) | AU$9 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.75 (AU$6) | AU$4.77 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (AU$4.01) | AU$3.47 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (AU$3.21) | AU$5.54 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$24) | AU$19 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (AU$4.22) | AU$3.75 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.69 (AU$4.48) | AU$2.80 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,140 (AU$5,224) | AU$3,062 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,419 (AU$4,025) | AU$2,281 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (AU$333) | AU$231 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,714 (AU$2,852) | AU$2,199 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,271 (AU$2,114) | AU$1,704 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 116 (AU$193) | AU$166 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (AU$91) | AU$67 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 472 (AU$785) | AU$569 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (AU$204) | AU$277 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (AU$28) | AU$12 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (AU$57) | AU$36 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 13% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (AU$174) | AU$113 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (AU$76) | AU$84 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (AU$195) | AU$164 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 157 (AU$261) | AU$172 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,081 (AU$53,374) | AU$34,026 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (AU$3.27) | AU$1.90 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (AU$134) | AU$158 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 119% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (AU$21) | AU$8 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (AU$44) | AU$20 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 176 (AU$293) | AU$77 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (AU$7) | AU$5.05 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (AU$5.22) | AU$4.27 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.28 (AU$5.45) | AU$4.33 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (AU$92) | AU$34 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 37% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (AU$126) | AU$61 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (AU$59) | AU$39 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (AU$142) | AU$269 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (AU$204) | AU$112 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$28) | AU$20 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.97 (AU$8) | AU$5.12 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 679 (AU$1,129) | AU$806 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.28 (AU$0.47) | AU$0.36 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (AU$147) | AU$71 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$15) | AU$42 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 37% more expensive than in Australia
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