- 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 12) | CHF 25 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 1.68 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 4.00 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 3.87 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 3.00 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.21 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.47 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.50 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,441 (CHF 1,626) | CHF 2,894 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,088 (CHF 1,228) | CHF 2,232 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (CHF 210) | CHF 199 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €911 (CHF 1,028) | CHF 1,809 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €678 (CHF 765) | CHF 1,300 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (CHF 143) | CHF 152 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 27) | CHF 46 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (CHF 426) | CHF 534 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 104) | CHF 166 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.45 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 96) | CHF 114 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 40) | CHF 48 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 101) | CHF 135 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (CHF 126) | CHF 185 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,693 (CHF 23,355) | CHF 27,425 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 1.88 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (CHF 83) | CHF 88 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 33 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (CHF 71) | CHF 115 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.25 (CHF 3.67) | CHF 5.98 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (CHF 2.47) | CHF 4.61 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.11 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 4.25 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 3.13 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.34 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 44 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 70 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 25) | CHF 38 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (CHF 140) | CHF 149 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (CHF 61) | CHF 106 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 5.05 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (CHF 511) | CHF 497 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.36 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (CHF 42) | CHF 91 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland
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