- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 56% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (AU$34) | AU$17 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (AU$19) | AU$11 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (AU$18) | AU$6 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (AU$2.34) | AU$1.31 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$5.74 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.00 (AU$5.57) | AU$5.08 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.87 (AU$5.39) | AU$4.22 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (AU$4.17) | AU$3.38 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (AU$3.07) | AU$5.32 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.47 (AU$3.44) | AU$3.28 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.50 (AU$3.48) | AU$2.26 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 32% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,894 (AU$4,028) | AU$2,642 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,232 (AU$3,107) | AU$2,024 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 199 (AU$277) | AU$283 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,809 (AU$2,517) | AU$1,986 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (AU$1,809) | AU$1,411 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 152 (AU$212) | AU$264 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (AU$63) | AU$59 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (AU$744) | AU$560 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (AU$231) | AU$189 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (AU$23) | AU$13 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (AU$40) | AU$29 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 18% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (AU$158) | AU$103 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (AU$67) | AU$72 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (AU$188) | AU$144 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 185 (AU$258) | AU$149 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (AU$38,168) | AU$26,851 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (AU$2.62) | AU$1.47 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (AU$123) | AU$139 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 74% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (AU$19) | AU$10 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 33 (AU$45) | AU$16 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (AU$159) | AU$70 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.98 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (AU$6) | AU$5.15 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (AU$5.92) | AU$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (AU$4.36) | AU$3.25 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.34 (AU$4.65) | AU$3.83 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (AU$61) | AU$29 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 21% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (AU$98) | AU$54 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (AU$52) | AU$36 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 149 (AU$208) | AU$204 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (AU$147) | AU$102 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$23) | AU$18 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.05 (AU$7) | AU$4.61 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 497 (AU$692) | AU$583 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (AU$0.50) | AU$0.58 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (AU$127) | AU$73 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.392
AUD
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,481 prices entered by 2,535 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 29% more expensive than in Australia
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