Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.54 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.03 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 3.39 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.05 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.92 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.14 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.71 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,787 (CHF 1,864) | CHF 3,549 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,330 (CHF 1,386) | CHF 2,529 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (CHF 204) | CHF 193 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,087 (CHF 1,133) | CHF 2,038 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €794 (CHF 828) | CHF 1,654 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (CHF 140) | CHF 82 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (CHF 34) | CHF 54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (CHF 392) | CHF 509 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (CHF 142) | CHF 116 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (CHF 83) | CHF 115 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 36) | CHF 54 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (CHF 89) | CHF 118 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (CHF 116) | CHF 204 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (CHF 24,848) | CHF 29,425 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 1.81 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (CHF 85) | CHF 76 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (CHF 54) | CHF 99 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.21 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 5.14 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.52 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 4.16 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 3.77 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.18 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.27 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 23) | CHF 55 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (CHF 37) | CHF 65 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (CHF 89) | CHF 177 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (CHF 53) | CHF 115 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.09 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 4.90 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (CHF 565) | CHF 623 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.40 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (CHF 38) | CHF 82 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland
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