- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.71 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 4.52 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 3.80 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.92 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.45 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.50 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.42 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,402 (CHF 1,588) | CHF 2,886 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,056 (CHF 1,196) | CHF 2,384 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (CHF 192) | CHF 178 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €874 (CHF 990) | CHF 1,899 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (CHF 730) | CHF 1,490 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (CHF 130) | CHF 137 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 46 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €382 (CHF 433) | CHF 554 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (CHF 110) | CHF 186 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 18 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (CHF 93) | CHF 116 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 39) | CHF 52 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 99) | CHF 132 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (CHF 125) | CHF 181 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,284 (CHF 22,970) | CHF 28,020 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.83 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (CHF 81) | CHF 87 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 34 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (CHF 65) | CHF 124 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.67 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 4.28 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.97 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 3.33 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 46 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 37) | CHF 70 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 37 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (CHF 136) | CHF 124 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (CHF 57) | CHF 112 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.27 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (CHF 513) | CHF 532 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.38 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 43) | CHF 91 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland
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