Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.62 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 3.73 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.08 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 3.83 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.43 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.06 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.62 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.49 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,448 (CHF 1,587) | CHF 2,627 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,205 (CHF 1,320) | CHF 2,176 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (CHF 186) | CHF 167 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €926 (CHF 1,014) | CHF 1,619 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (CHF 761) | CHF 1,180 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (CHF 132) | CHF 94 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (CHF 29) | CHF 41 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (CHF 405) | CHF 400 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CHF 110) | CHF 137 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 28 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (CHF 81) | CHF 113 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 39) | CHF 66 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 94) | CHF 132 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (CHF 126) | CHF 170 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,547 (CHF 24,709) | CHF 28,438 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 1.50 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (CHF 78) | CHF 87 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 24 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (CHF 55) | CHF 106 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.85 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.05 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 4.74 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.12 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.66 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 3.91 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.56 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.67 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 41 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (CHF 40) | CHF 78 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 24) | CHF 36 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (CHF 136) | CHF 246 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CHF 61) | CHF 112 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.34 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 5.19 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 (CHF 4.02) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (CHF 532) | CHF 450 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 40) | CHF 110 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland
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