Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.58 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 4.11 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.56 (CHF 5.97) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 3.70 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.87 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.98 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 2.57 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.64 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,493 (CHF 1,606) | CHF 3,196 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (CHF 1,241) | CHF 2,177 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €183 (CHF 197) | CHF 191 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (CHF 1,048) | CHF 1,689 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €704 (CHF 758) | CHF 1,310 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (CHF 137) | CHF 146 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 26) | CHF 47 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €397 (CHF 427) | CHF 585 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (CHF 92) | CHF 112 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.58 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 31 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CHF 92) | CHF 113 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 40) | CHF 60 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 94) | CHF 127 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (CHF 128) | CHF 209 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,667 (CHF 24,379) | CHF 28,077 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 1.63 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (CHF 84) | CHF 77 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 45 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (CHF 65) | CHF 98 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 5.20 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.10 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 4.52 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.61 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 4.69 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 4.00 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 3.95 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 23) | CHF 36 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (CHF 36) | CHF 79 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 22) | CHF 38 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (CHF 98) | CHF 103 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (CHF 68) | CHF 114 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 5.26 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (CHF 537) | CHF 488 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.37 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 50) | CHF 94 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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