Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 27 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.85 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 4.08 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.53 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.46 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.65 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 2.73 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.49 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,485 (CHF 1,391) | CHF 3,456 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,020 (CHF 955) | CHF 2,376 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (CHF 107) | CHF 223 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €982 (CHF 920) | CHF 2,311 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (CHF 656) | CHF 1,662 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (CHF 78) | CHF 154 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €322 (CHF 302) | CHF 329 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (CHF 88) | CHF 148 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 30 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (CHF 71) | CHF 107 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 32) | CHF 50 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 82) | CHF 134 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (CHF 83) | CHF 170 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,727 (CHF 25,038) | CHF 29,589 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.79 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (CHF 26) | CHF 80 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (CHF 52) | CHF 105 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.19 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 5.34 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.60 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 5.10 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 5.10 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 4.57 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 3.94 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 47 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (CHF 33) | CHF 76 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 38 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (CHF 48) | CHF 141 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (CHF 48) | CHF 123 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 5.65 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 (CHF 4.52) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (CHF 448) | CHF 497 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (CHF 0.33) | CHF 0.59 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (CHF 51) | CHF 89 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.73 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 9 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland
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