Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 5% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Switzerland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (B$27) | B$26 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (B$16) | B$9 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (B$14) | B$14 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (B$1.81) | B$6.00 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (B$8) | B$6.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 (B$4.35) | B$4.07 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (B$13) | B$5.04 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (B$3.85) | B$8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (B$2.51) | B$1.32 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.90 (B$2.07) | B$4.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (B$16) | B$15 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.31 (B$2.52) | B$4.64 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 (B$2.79) | B$3.85 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Switzerland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,365 (B$3,669) | B$2,744 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,532 (B$2,761) | B$1,697 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 189 (B$207) | B$355 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,896 (B$2,067) | B$2,091 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,449 (B$1,580) | B$754 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 97 (B$105) | B$219 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (B$54) | B$49 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 479 (B$522) | B$716 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 106 (B$115) | B$256 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (B$13) | B$11 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 33 (B$36) | B$15 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 8% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Switzerland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (B$115) | B$100 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (B$55) | B$74 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (B$126) | B$150 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 182 (B$199) | B$110 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 28% more expensive than in Bahamas | ||||
| Switzerland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,210 (B$34,029) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 2.05 (B$2.24) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (B$86) | B$56 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Switzerland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (B$16) | B$5.71 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (B$38) | B$23 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (B$142) | B$114 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (B$5.77) | B$8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.05 (B$4.42) | B$10 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (B$5.43) | B$14 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.69 (B$2.93) | B$6.00 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.07 (B$3.35) | B$8 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (B$55) | B$20 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 29% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Switzerland | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (B$73) | B$92 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (B$43) | B$60 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (B$93) | B$43 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (B$123) | B$150 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (B$18) | B$24 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (B$5.59) | B$4.88 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (B$8) | B$7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 813 (B$886) | B$1,200 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.22 (B$0.24) | B$0.73 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (B$88) | B$113 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (B$10) | B$10 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is about the same as in Bahamas
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