- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.70 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.77 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 4.61 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.39 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 3.80 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.83 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.75 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.45 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,395 (CHF 1,605) | CHF 2,960 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,040 (CHF 1,197) | CHF 2,280 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (CHF 218) | CHF 175 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €858 (CHF 988) | CHF 2,004 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €619 (CHF 712) | CHF 1,531 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €114 (CHF 131) | CHF 146 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 49 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €406 (CHF 467) | CHF 716 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 108) | CHF 177 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.49 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (CHF 93) | CHF 105 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (CHF 44) | CHF 57 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 102) | CHF 126 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (CHF 140) | CHF 184 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 3% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,290 (CHF 23,357) | CHF 26,511 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 1.53 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (CHF 87) | CHF 88 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 32 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (CHF 60) | CHF 123 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.28 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 5.19 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 5.20 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 3.24 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 3.58 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (CHF 21) | CHF 43 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 36) | CHF 69 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 36 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (CHF 120) | CHF 179 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (CHF 56) | CHF 112 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 5.13 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €461 (CHF 531) | CHF 493 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.39 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (CHF 51) | CHF 113 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Germany is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland
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