- 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 13) | CHF 25 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.71 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 4.02 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 3.86 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 3.00 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.43 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 2.52 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.37 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,429 (CHF 1,636) | CHF 2,925 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (CHF 1,245) | CHF 2,304 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (CHF 201) | CHF 185 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €903 (CHF 1,034) | CHF 1,923 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 (CHF 775) | CHF 1,399 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (CHF 142) | CHF 154 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 27) | CHF 45 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (CHF 431) | CHF 558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CHF 109) | CHF 169 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (CHF 5.99) | CHF 18 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (CHF 100) | CHF 115 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 40) | CHF 51 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (CHF 105) | CHF 132 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (CHF 130) | CHF 187 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,579 (CHF 23,569) | CHF 27,608 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 1.88 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (CHF 83) | CHF 88 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (CHF 70) | CHF 122 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.72 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.62 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.27 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 3.47 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 45 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 36) | CHF 71 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 38 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (CHF 147) | CHF 132 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (CHF 61) | CHF 110 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 5.27 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 7 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €459 (CHF 525) | CHF 518 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 44) | CHF 94 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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