- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 209% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 120 | + 313% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 94 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 66 | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 31 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.00 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 20 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 62 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.87 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 38 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 24 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 21 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 223 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.47 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 25 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.50 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 20 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 215% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,894 (Mex$ 58,436) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,232 (Mex$ 45,079) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 199 (Mex$ 4,016) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,809 (Mex$ 36,520) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (Mex$ 26,246) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 152 (Mex$ 3,070) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (Mex$ 921) | Mex$ 381 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (Mex$ 10,789) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (Mex$ 3,357) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 105 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Mex$ 577) | Mex$ 87 | + 566% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (Mex$ 2,299) | Mex$ 811 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 667 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (Mex$ 2,722) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 185 (Mex$ 3,744) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 159% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (Mex$ 553,773) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 19 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (Mex$ 1,785) | Mex$ 464 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 204% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 75 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 33 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 189 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (Mex$ 2,314) | Mex$ 548 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.98 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 70 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 48 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 27 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.34 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 30 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 124 | + 614% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 167% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Mex$ 1,421) | Mex$ 378 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 136 | + 459% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 149 (Mex$ 3,015) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (Mex$ 2,138) | Mex$ 742 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 103 | + 227% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.05 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 54 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 44 | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 497 (Mex$ 10,043) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (Mex$ 1,844) | Mex$ 724 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 52 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,696 prices entered by 1,524 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 185% more expensive than in Mexico
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