- 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 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.78 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 4.55 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 12 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 3.84 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.90 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.50 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.62 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.33 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 (CHF 1,654) | CHF 2,965 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,089 (CHF 1,268) | CHF 2,407 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (CHF 206) | CHF 172 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €871 (CHF 1,015) | CHF 1,872 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (CHF 738) | CHF 1,528 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (CHF 136) | CHF 129 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 28) | CHF 48 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (CHF 455) | CHF 540 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (CHF 97) | CHF 172 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (CHF 96) | CHF 109 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 43) | CHF 55 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 103) | CHF 127 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (CHF 137) | CHF 191 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,910 (CHF 23,187) | CHF 26,060 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 1.77 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (CHF 84) | CHF 86 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 69) | CHF 116 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.96 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 5.12 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.98 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 5.42 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 3.28 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.87 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 44 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (CHF 37) | CHF 73 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 24) | CHF 38 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (CHF 122) | CHF 133 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (CHF 58) | CHF 113 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 5.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (CHF 533) | CHF 528 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (CHF 51) | CHF 94 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland
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