Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (¥3,151) | ¥981 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (¥1,742) | ¥700 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (¥1,517) | ¥414 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (¥192) | ¥205 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (¥885) | ¥251 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.73 (¥447) | ¥659 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (¥1,321) | ¥964 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.83 (¥459) | ¥743 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.43 (¥291) | ¥391 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.06 (¥246) | ¥296 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (¥1,766) | ¥1,420 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.62 (¥314) | ¥178 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.49 (¥297) | ¥217 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,653 (¥317,637) | ¥299,320 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,210 (¥264,512) | ¥164,446 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 167 (¥20,046) | ¥21,056 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,619 (¥193,831) | ¥150,152 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,180 (¥141,258) | ¥78,123 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (¥11,244) | ¥11,902 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (¥4,907) | ¥4,118 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 400 (¥47,893) | ¥70,060 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 137 (¥16,440) | ¥12,705 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (¥1,961) | ¥794 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (¥3,365) | ¥2,406 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 79% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (¥13,571) | ¥7,319 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (¥7,919) | ¥4,417 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (¥15,822) | ¥8,375 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 170 (¥20,352) | ¥13,139 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,438 (¥3,404,387) | ¥2,627,120 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (¥180) | ¥135 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (¥10,424) | ¥10,272 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (¥1,931) | ¥1,148 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (¥2,882) | ¥1,229 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (¥12,688) | ¥5,176 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (¥724) | ¥803 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (¥568) | ¥611 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (¥558) | ¥528 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.91 (¥468) | ¥152 | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (¥560) | ¥258 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (¥4,882) | ¥3,156 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (¥9,307) | ¥3,672 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (¥4,273) | ¥3,638 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 246 (¥29,471) | ¥16,372 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (¥13,466) | ¥6,066 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (¥1,990) | ¥1,131 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.19 (¥621) | ¥435 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥848) | ¥548 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 450 (¥53,838) | ¥55,862 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (¥43) | ¥53 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 110 (¥13,138) | ¥9,625 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥1,027) | ¥530 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 38% more expensive than in Japan
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