Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 26 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.32 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.77 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 4.44 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.71 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.75 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 2.41 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.93 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.53 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.69 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,899 (CHF 1,850) | CHF 3,015 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,510 (CHF 1,471) | CHF 2,419 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €230 (CHF 224) | CHF 200 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,207 (CHF 1,176) | CHF 1,714 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €949 (CHF 925) | CHF 1,271 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €182 (CHF 177) | CHF 116 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 55 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (CHF 390) | CHF 472 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (CHF 115) | CHF 123 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 34 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (CHF 80) | CHF 104 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (CHF 39) | CHF 46 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 87) | CHF 117 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €125 (CHF 122) | CHF 157 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (CHF 24,763) | CHF 33,459 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 1.97 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (CHF 67) | CHF 81 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 13 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (CHF 60) | CHF 176 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 5.94 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (CHF 2.72) | CHF 4.18 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 5.42 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 3.13 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 3.28 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 23) | CHF 55 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (CHF 40) | CHF 76 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 36 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (CHF 95) | CHF 85 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (CHF 57) | CHF 121 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 5.01 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (CHF 632) | CHF 679 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.28 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (CHF 41) | CHF 89 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland
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