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Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 187% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Mex$ 471) | Mex$ 123 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 98 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 68 | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 31 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.34 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 22 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 64 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.03 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 39 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 25 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.99 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 212 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.61 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 18 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 174% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,824 (Mex$ 52,397) | Mex$ 19,711 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,174 (Mex$ 40,322) | Mex$ 9,732 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 212 (Mex$ 3,933) | Mex$ 2,160 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,644 (Mex$ 30,505) | Mex$ 11,961 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,163 (Mex$ 21,578) | Mex$ 6,650 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 180 (Mex$ 3,330) | Mex$ 1,323 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 44 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 379 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 577 (Mex$ 10,701) | Mex$ 8,416 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (Mex$ 2,895) | Mex$ 2,192 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 112 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 90 | + 457% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 110 (Mex$ 2,046) | Mex$ 868 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 716 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (Mex$ 2,316) | Mex$ 1,589 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (Mex$ 3,356) | Mex$ 1,388 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,676 (Mex$ 494,861) | Mex$ 321,531 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.64 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 75 (Mex$ 1,384) | Mex$ 477 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 172% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 79 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 196 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (Mex$ 2,181) | Mex$ 565 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 80 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 50 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.47 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 61 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 29 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.53 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 31 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 131 | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 136% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 424 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Mex$ 681) | Mex$ 141 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 184 (Mex$ 3,413) | Mex$ 1,145 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Mex$ 2,032) | Mex$ 780 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 114 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.71 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 56 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 47 | + 168% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 544 (Mex$ 10,096) | Mex$ 10,457 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 326% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 86 (Mex$ 1,601) | Mex$ 878 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 53 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,197 prices entered by 1,366 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 148% more expensive than in Mexico
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