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Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
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| 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 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.68 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.34 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (CHF 5.94) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.03 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 2.87 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.82 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 2.61 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.37 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,464 (CHF 1,669) | CHF 2,824 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,069 (CHF 1,220) | CHF 2,181 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €192 (CHF 219) | CHF 212 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €897 (CHF 1,023) | CHF 1,644 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €673 (CHF 767) | CHF 1,163 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €131 (CHF 149) | CHF 180 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 26) | CHF 44 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (CHF 423) | CHF 577 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (CHF 123) | CHF 156 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.35 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 27 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 97) | CHF 110 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 41) | CHF 50 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 100) | CHF 125 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (CHF 123) | CHF 181 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 5% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,657 (CHF 23,560) | CHF 26,676 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 1.64 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (CHF 84) | CHF 75 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.96 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 34 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (CHF 66) | CHF 118 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.43 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 4.62 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 4.47 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.05 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 3.53 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 39 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 36) | CHF 67 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 37 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €92 (CHF 105) | CHF 184 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (CHF 63) | CHF 110 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (CHF 3.73) | CHF 4.71 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (CHF 3.90) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €431 (CHF 491) | CHF 544 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.36 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 41) | CHF 86 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland
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