Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 26 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.47 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.54 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.36 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.64 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.60 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 3.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.35 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.96 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 2.40 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.60 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,219 (CHF 1,314) | CHF 2,790 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €756 (CHF 815) | CHF 2,135 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (CHF 116) | CHF 157 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €745 (CHF 804) | CHF 1,589 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €532 (CHF 573) | CHF 1,203 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (CHF 85) | CHF 89 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (CHF 32) | CHF 41 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (CHF 371) | CHF 465 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (CHF 103) | CHF 120 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (CHF 82) | CHF 110 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 33) | CHF 59 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (CHF 82) | CHF 127 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (CHF 91) | CHF 176 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,251 (CHF 25,077) | CHF 27,830 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.23 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 1.48 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (CHF 46) | CHF 83 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 54 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 63) | CHF 92 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (CHF 4.41) | CHF 5.70 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 4.51 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 5.58 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 3.46 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.86 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.46 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 37 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (CHF 31) | CHF 76 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 35 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (CHF 51) | CHF 222 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (CHF 44) | CHF 109 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.48 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 5.09 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.94 (CHF 4.25) | CHF 7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (CHF 514) | CHF 455 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.37 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 51) | CHF 102 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (CHF 5.33) | CHF 9 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland
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