- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Japan
- Comparison
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 25 (¥2,826) | ¥1,037 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (¥1,518) | ¥692 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (¥1,594) | ¥436 | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.70 (¥192) | ¥203 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (¥834) | ¥287 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (¥453) | ¥777 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (¥1,333) | ¥927 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (¥435) | ¥688 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.11 (¥351) | ¥416 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.38 (¥269) | ¥277 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (¥1,780) | ¥1,538 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (¥274) | ¥199 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (¥278) | ¥198 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,899 (¥326,763) | ¥223,053 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,288 (¥257,903) | ¥126,664 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 188 (¥21,184) | ¥21,159 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,891 (¥213,144) | ¥113,754 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,331 (¥150,087) | ¥74,885 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 159 (¥17,928) | ¥12,611 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (¥4,831) | ¥4,094 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (¥62,867) | ¥55,558 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 164 (¥18,453) | ¥16,830 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (¥1,979) | ¥693 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (¥3,272) | ¥1,849 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (¥13,092) | ¥6,923 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (¥5,902) | ¥4,215 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (¥14,845) | ¥8,395 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 188 (¥21,142) | ¥13,972 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,419 (¥3,090,863) | ¥2,590,890 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (¥212) | ¥145 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 89 (¥10,056) | ¥11,257 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 87% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (¥1,709) | ¥1,278 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (¥3,536) | ¥1,016 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 117 (¥13,149) | ¥3,622 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.99 (¥675) | ¥612 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.68 (¥527) | ¥707 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.48 (¥505) | ¥455 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.22 (¥363) | ¥137 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.46 (¥390) | ¥217 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (¥4,961) | ¥2,939 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (¥8,571) | ¥4,071 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (¥4,271) | ¥3,365 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (¥14,888) | ¥14,181 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (¥12,435) | ¥7,768 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (¥1,903) | ¥964 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.17 (¥583) | ¥487 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥751) | ¥586 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 491 (¥55,316) | ¥49,094 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (¥39) | ¥56 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (¥10,389) | ¥10,339 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (¥936) | ¥468 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,326 prices entered by 678 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 38% more expensive than in Japan
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