Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (¥2,961) | ¥1,001 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (¥1,591) | ¥722 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (¥1,305) | ¥446 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (¥177) | ¥214 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (¥872) | ¥289 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.11 (¥460) | ¥501 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (¥1,285) | ¥1,246 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.70 (¥414) | ¥640 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (¥322) | ¥381 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.98 (¥222) | ¥260 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (¥1,674) | ¥1,652 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.57 (¥288) | ¥221 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (¥296) | ¥277 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,196 (¥358,109) | ¥182,340 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,177 (¥243,902) | ¥121,270 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (¥21,361) | ¥15,948 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,689 (¥189,274) | ¥127,445 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,310 (¥146,798) | ¥86,552 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 146 (¥16,395) | ¥11,000 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (¥5,242) | ¥3,835 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 585 (¥65,570) | ¥39,892 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 112 (¥12,572) | ¥10,465 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (¥1,794) | ¥749 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (¥3,428) | ¥2,162 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (¥12,619) | ¥6,528 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (¥6,718) | ¥4,644 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (¥14,254) | ¥7,685 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 209 (¥23,417) | ¥13,013 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,077 (¥3,146,257) | ¥2,936,380 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.63 (¥182) | ¥142 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (¥8,629) | ¥9,348 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (¥2,052) | ¥1,406 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (¥5,084) | ¥929 | + 447% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (¥10,945) | ¥8,740 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (¥583) | ¥554 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.52 (¥507) | ¥669 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.69 (¥525) | ¥525 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.00 (¥449) | ¥206 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.95 (¥443) | ¥238 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (¥4,082) | ¥2,654 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 79 (¥8,867) | ¥3,275 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (¥4,202) | ¥3,323 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 103 (¥11,590) | ¥16,766 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (¥12,754) | ¥5,924 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (¥1,941) | ¥806 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.26 (¥589) | ¥520 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥807) | ¥510 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 488 (¥54,660) | ¥47,822 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (¥41) | ¥26 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (¥10,508) | ¥8,220 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (¥935) | ¥491 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 48% more expensive than in Japan
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