Cost of living in Andorra compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (CHF 20) | CHF 26 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 12 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 1.76 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.99 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 4.33 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 4.07 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.50 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (CHF 0.58) | CHF 2.12 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (CHF 4.84) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.75 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.68 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,107 (CHF 2,038) | CHF 3,746 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,306 (CHF 1,264) | CHF 2,813 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €79 (CHF 76) | CHF 231 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 (CHF 1,148) | CHF 2,181 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €783 (CHF 757) | CHF 1,591 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (CHF 52) | CHF 125 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (CHF 53) | CHF 55 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €244 (CHF 236) | CHF 472 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 77) | CHF 110 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 20 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 31 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 111 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (CHF 40) | CHF 63 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 87) | CHF 121 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 112) | CHF 191 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (CHF 18,307) | CHF 37,102 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.86 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (CHF 5.53) | CHF 26 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (CHF 65) | CHF 176 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 5.94 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 4.44 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 5.24 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 3.09 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 3.57 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 53 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 83 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (CHF 55) | CHF 125 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (CHF 24) | CHF 127 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 5.21 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.76 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (CHF 436) | CHF 702 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 0.33 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 (CHF 70) | CHF 88 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 942 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland
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