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| Food in Switzerland is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (B$25) | B$26 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (B$14) | B$7 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (B$12) | B$6 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.69 (B$1.71) | B$3.93 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (B$8) | B$5.33 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.36 (B$4.40) | B$4.07 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (B$11) | B$5.04 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.42 (B$4.46) | B$5.45 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.52 (B$2.55) | B$4.34 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.88 (B$1.90) | B$3.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (B$15) | B$22 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.73 (B$2.75) | B$4.64 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (B$2.48) | B$3.38 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 13% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,746 (B$2,772) | B$2,515 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,095 (B$2,116) | B$1,530 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 247 (B$249) | B$417 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,579 (B$1,594) | B$1,255 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,134 (B$1,145) | B$754 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 192 (B$194) | B$219 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (B$43) | B$57 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 712 (B$719) | B$716 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 140 (B$141) | B$256 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (B$16) | B$11 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (B$30) | B$12 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 110 (B$111) | B$69 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (B$57) | B$75 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (B$127) | B$96 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (B$186) | B$110 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,725 (B$25,973) | B$41,135 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (B$1.64) | B$1.23 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (B$71) | B$56 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 15% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (B$15) | B$5.71 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (B$35) | B$23 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 121 (B$122) | B$82 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (B$6) | B$8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.32 (B$4.36) | B$5.44 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (B$4.22) | B$7 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.37 (B$3.40) | B$4.35 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.35 (B$3.38) | B$3.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (B$35) | B$28 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 7% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (B$68) | B$75 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (B$37) | B$26 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 159 (B$160) | B$43 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 117 (B$118) | B$115 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (B$17) | B$8 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.88 (B$4.93) | B$4.88 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (B$7) | B$7 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 562 (B$568) | B$478 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (B$0.37) | B$0.73 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (B$94) | B$82 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (B$9) | B$12 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 4% more expensive than in Bahamas
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