Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 216% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Rp 435,203) | Rp 44,863 | + 870% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Rp 253,914) | Rp 54,330 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Rp 202,191) | Rp 27,591 | + 633% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (Rp 30,068) | Rp 19,917 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Rp 133,660) | Rp 25,297 | + 428% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.44 (Rp 73,494) | Rp 18,627 | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Rp 196,106) | Rp 55,732 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.75 (Rp 62,116) | Rp 43,429 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (Rp 39,927) | Rp 21,967 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (Rp 31,940) | Rp 34,412 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Rp 243,240) | Rp 337,317 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (Rp 41,968) | Rp 22,207 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.69 (Rp 44,540) | Rp 17,971 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 239% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,140 (Rp 51,989,353) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,419 (Rp 40,063,063) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (Rp 3,318,001) | Rp 528,780 | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,714 (Rp 28,381,011) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,271 (Rp 21,038,622) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 116 (Rp 1,923,540) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (Rp 906,006) | Rp 410,662 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 472 (Rp 7,809,969) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (Rp 2,029,680) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Rp 276,635) | Rp 56,742 | + 388% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (Rp 569,006) | Rp 77,300 | + 636% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (Rp 1,728,199) | Rp 624,572 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (Rp 757,706) | Rp 443,680 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (Rp 1,936,273) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 157 (Rp 2,602,341) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 179% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,081 (Rp 531,214,604) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (Rp 32,544) | Rp 12,273 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (Rp 1,336,902) | Rp 150,291 | + 790% | |
| Personal Care | + 354% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 354% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Rp 207,012) | Rp 36,367 | + 469% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Rp 436,447) | Rp 60,467 | + 622% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 176 (Rp 2,911,472) | Rp 351,050 | + 729% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (Rp 87,601) | Rp 130,123 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (Rp 69,268) | Rp 21,655 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (Rp 89,675) | Rp 34,558 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (Rp 51,904) | Rp 30,035 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.28 (Rp 54,260) | Rp 15,580 | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (Rp 911,114) | Rp 88,350 | + 931% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 154% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Switzerland | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (Rp 1,252,063) | Rp 216,012 | + 480% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Rp 588,342) | Rp 104,481 | + 463% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (Rp 1,411,725) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (Rp 2,034,416) | Rp 383,761 | + 430% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Rp 274,675) | Rp 162,937 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.97 (Rp 82,377) | Rp 36,298 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Rp 110,256) | Rp 40,791 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 679 (Rp 11,237,720) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.28 (Rp 4,713) | Rp 2,029 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (Rp 1,467,854) | Rp 496,553 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Rp 151,319) | Rp 35,528 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 204% more expensive than in Indonesia
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