Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 141% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 141% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (¥4,509) | ¥1,046 | + 331% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (¥2,640) | ¥805 | + 228% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (¥1,822) | ¥571 | + 219% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.79 (¥304) | ¥230 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (¥1,291) | ¥318 | + 306% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.14 (¥702) | ¥613 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (¥1,609) | ¥1,107 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.58 (¥607) | ¥693 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.18 (¥539) | ¥468 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (¥374) | ¥304 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 18 (¥3,059) | ¥1,292 | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.39 (¥575) | ¥218 | + 164% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.87 (¥487) | ¥191 | + 154% | |
Housing | + 85% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 85% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,569 (¥605,107) | ¥365,082 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,408 (¥408,309) | ¥197,136 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 227 (¥38,468) | ¥19,817 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,098 (¥355,685) | ¥174,888 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,556 (¥263,854) | ¥106,796 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 149 (¥25,201) | ¥12,528 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (¥7,282) | ¥4,254 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (¥59,260) | ¥74,559 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (¥19,466) | ¥25,414 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (¥3,346) | ¥1,338 | + 150% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (¥5,210) | ¥2,831 | + 84% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 90% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 106 (¥17,897) | ¥8,708 | + 106% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (¥8,195) | ¥5,103 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (¥21,692) | ¥9,729 | + 123% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (¥25,660) | ¥12,189 | + 111% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 33,549 (¥5,688,774) | ¥3,019,750 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (¥315) | ¥170 | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (¥12,930) | ¥9,221 | + 40% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (¥2,491) | ¥2,133 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 18 (¥3,041) | ¥2,551 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 131 (¥22,232) | ¥6,000 | + 271% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.00 (¥848) | ¥1,337 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.39 (¥913) | ¥930 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.94 (¥838) | ¥622 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.14 (¥871) | ¥224 | + 289% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.63 (¥616) | ¥188 | + 228% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 59 (¥10,050) | ¥4,604 | + 118% | |
Entertainment | + 165% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 165% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (¥14,997) | ¥4,908 | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 43 (¥7,270) | ¥3,873 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (¥28,685) | ¥7,212 | + 298% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 (¥23,755) | ¥8,269 | + 187% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (¥2,977) | ¥1,244 | + 139% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (¥1,028) | ¥547 | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (¥1,356) | ¥674 | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 581 (¥98,540) | ¥51,659 | + 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (¥170) | ¥52 | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 101 (¥17,044) | ¥9,530 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥1,522) | ¥600 | + 154% | |
TOTAL | + 99% |
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 99% more expensive than in Japan
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