- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (AU$36) | AU$17 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$19) | AU$11 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (AU$19) | AU$6 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (AU$2.42) | AU$1.33 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$11) | AU$5.77 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (AU$5.68) | AU$5.06 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (AU$17) | AU$9 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (AU$5.45) | AU$4.22 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (AU$4.24) | AU$3.36 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.43 (AU$3.43) | AU$5.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (AU$3.56) | AU$3.26 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (AU$3.35) | AU$2.20 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 33% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,925 (AU$4,133) | AU$2,718 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,304 (AU$3,255) | AU$2,078 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 185 (AU$262) | AU$292 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,923 (AU$2,717) | AU$2,104 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,399 (AU$1,977) | AU$1,460 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 154 (AU$218) | AU$248 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (AU$64) | AU$59 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (AU$788) | AU$664 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 169 (AU$239) | AU$208 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (AU$25) | AU$12 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (AU$41) | AU$30 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (AU$163) | AU$108 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (AU$72) | AU$76 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (AU$186) | AU$147 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (AU$264) | AU$157 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,608 (AU$39,008) | AU$26,190 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (AU$2.65) | AU$1.45 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (AU$125) | AU$139 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 84% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (AU$21) | AU$10 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (AU$44) | AU$17 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (AU$172) | AU$70 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (AU$7) | AU$5.19 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.27 (AU$4.63) | AU$3.39 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.47 (AU$4.90) | AU$3.80 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (AU$63) | AU$30 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (AU$101) | AU$54 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (AU$53) | AU$36 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (AU$187) | AU$213 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (AU$155) | AU$104 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (AU$7) | AU$4.53 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 518 (AU$732) | AU$602 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (AU$0.48) | AU$0.64 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (AU$133) | AU$78 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$12) | AU$31 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.413
AUD
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,703 prices entered by 2,646 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 31% more expensive than in Australia
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