- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (¥2,805) | ¥1,006 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (¥1,511) | ¥711 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (¥1,489) | ¥445 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (¥184) | ¥198 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (¥829) | ¥270 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (¥456) | ¥689 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (¥1,225) | ¥889 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (¥435) | ¥637 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (¥334) | ¥430 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (¥240) | ¥262 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (¥1,768) | ¥1,549 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (¥268) | ¥212 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (¥277) | ¥195 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,852 (¥314,379) | ¥242,113 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,227 (¥245,502) | ¥121,422 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (¥20,922) | ¥21,895 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (¥198,695) | ¥116,929 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (¥137,142) | ¥79,022 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (¥16,267) | ¥12,611 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (¥5,027) | ¥4,156 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (¥58,898) | ¥55,558 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (¥18,329) | ¥16,830 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (¥1,871) | ¥693 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (¥3,102) | ¥1,827 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (¥12,250) | ¥7,207 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (¥5,394) | ¥4,012 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (¥14,631) | ¥8,544 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (¥21,173) | ¥15,007 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (¥3,023,225) | ¥2,657,440 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (¥206) | ¥147 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (¥8,994) | ¥11,877 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (¥1,573) | ¥1,278 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (¥3,458) | ¥1,016 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (¥12,798) | ¥4,123 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (¥718) | ¥630 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (¥501) | ¥711 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (¥472) | ¥484 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (¥329) | ¥145 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (¥378) | ¥213 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (¥4,811) | ¥2,946 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (¥7,834) | ¥4,119 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (¥4,123) | ¥3,373 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (¥13,366) | ¥12,005 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (¥11,423) | ¥8,157 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (¥1,878) | ¥903 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (¥562) | ¥498 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥749) | ¥551 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (¥55,626) | ¥49,094 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (¥39) | ¥56 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (¥9,749) | ¥10,056 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (¥932) | ¥474 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 29% more expensive than in Japan
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