Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 236% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 236% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (Rp 515,864) | Rp 55,068 | + 837% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (Rp 285,139) | Rp 58,183 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (Rp 187,079) | Rp 31,308 | + 498% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.74 (Rp 31,234) | Rp 23,307 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Rp 146,499) | Rp 30,367 | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 (Rp 71,713) | Rp 14,479 | + 395% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (Rp 164,890) | Rp 67,619 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (Rp 68,149) | Rp 46,085 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (Rp 46,630) | Rp 20,806 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.24 (Rp 40,275) | Rp 34,093 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (Rp 313,680) | Rp 344,187 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.15 (Rp 56,579) | Rp 18,823 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.41 (Rp 43,308) | Rp 14,432 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 241% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,434 (Rp 61,689,473) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,346 (Rp 42,144,048) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 199 (Rp 3,578,777) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,099 (Rp 37,709,761) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,567 (Rp 28,153,877) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 512% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 133 (Rp 2,385,935) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (Rp 812,196) | Rp 378,883 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (Rp 6,278,224) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (Rp 2,062,238) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Rp 313,041) | Rp 91,402 | + 242% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 33 (Rp 591,445) | Rp 80,207 | + 637% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (Rp 1,911,824) | Rp 759,724 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (Rp 1,110,846) | Rp 458,661 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (Rp 2,288,605) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 159 (Rp 2,862,077) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 200% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 33,930 (Rp 609,516,829) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (Rp 33,434) | Rp 12,780 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (Rp 1,378,058) | Rp 199,904 | + 589% | |
| Personal Care | + 408% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 408% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (Rp 264,433) | Rp 22,456 | + 1078% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 10 (Rp 179,642) | Rp 96,147 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 142 (Rp 2,542,889) | Rp 275,446 | + 823% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.01 (Rp 89,913) | Rp 66,604 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.63 (Rp 101,213) | Rp 26,592 | + 281% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 9 (Rp 156,549) | Rp 33,023 | + 374% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.19 (Rp 93,260) | Rp 27,953 | + 234% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.03 (Rp 90,336) | Rp 12,305 | + 634% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 53 (Rp 946,057) | Rp 84,361 | + 1021% | |
| Entertainment | + 395% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 395% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 83 (Rp 1,483,289) | Rp 261,890 | + 466% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 (Rp 732,613) | Rp 104,570 | + 601% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (Rp 3,038,934) | Rp 496,791 | + 512% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 157 (Rp 2,819,969) | Rp 379,769 | + 643% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (Rp 378,840) | Rp 149,637 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (Rp 107,988) | Rp 38,584 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (Rp 144,415) | Rp 50,891 | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 581 (Rp 10,439,598) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (Rp 17,964) | Rp 2,388 | + 652% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 107 (Rp 1,916,243) | Rp 451,365 | + 325% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Rp 159,432) | Rp 42,610 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 246% more expensive than in Indonesia
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