Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (¥3,474) | ¥1,145 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (¥1,981) | ¥719 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (¥1,361) | ¥437 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (¥209) | ¥211 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (¥867) | ¥282 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.04 (¥399) | ¥815 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (¥1,298) | ¥951 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.37 (¥442) | ¥984 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.05 (¥269) | ¥421 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (¥253) | ¥268 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (¥1,923) | ¥1,770 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.06 (¥401) | ¥217 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.73 (¥359) | ¥225 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 95% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,644 (¥478,637) | ¥194,768 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,553 (¥335,318) | ¥126,641 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 115 (¥15,165) | ¥21,178 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,074 (¥272,446) | ¥142,258 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,643 (¥215,858) | ¥80,836 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 44 (¥5,738) | ¥13,643 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (¥6,739) | ¥3,988 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 474 (¥62,316) | ¥59,521 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 143 (¥18,726) | ¥17,809 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 7 (¥891) | ¥665 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (¥3,931) | ¥2,700 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 75% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (¥15,074) | ¥7,941 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (¥6,732) | ¥4,162 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (¥15,426) | ¥7,471 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 202 (¥26,480) | ¥15,388 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,452 (¥3,737,412) | ¥2,576,380 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (¥237) | ¥161 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (¥10,085) | ¥16,725 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (¥1,928) | ¥1,370 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 17 (¥2,208) | ¥1,955 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 100 (¥13,085) | ¥3,523 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (¥683) | ¥2,205 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 3.54 (¥465) | ¥648 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.29 (¥432) | ¥409 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.28 (¥299) | ¥143 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 2.73 (¥358) | ¥184 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 48 (¥6,270) | ¥3,583 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 61 (¥8,057) | ¥4,280 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (¥4,770) | ¥3,593 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 95 (¥12,529) | ¥20,657 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (¥14,496) | ¥6,242 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (¥2,128) | ¥1,034 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.70 (¥617) | ¥533 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥916) | ¥526 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 585 (¥76,792) | ¥58,872 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (¥53) | ¥41 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 83 (¥10,901) | ¥11,178 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥1,165) | ¥554 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
131.360
JPY
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,288 prices entered by 205 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 40% more expensive than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 56% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Japan