- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Comparison
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 | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (CHF 4.35) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.82 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 4.54 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 3.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.87 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.58 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 2.44 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,260 (CHF 1,506) | CHF 2,924 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €862 (CHF 1,031) | CHF 2,383 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (CHF 169) | CHF 168 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €813 (CHF 972) | CHF 1,863 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (CHF 682) | CHF 1,532 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €116 (CHF 138) | CHF 127 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (CHF 37) | CHF 46 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (CHF 460) | CHF 585 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 107) | CHF 174 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (CHF 94) | CHF 114 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 37) | CHF 55 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 95) | CHF 123 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (CHF 112) | CHF 184 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,272 (CHF 24,245) | CHF 26,201 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.72 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 59) | CHF 89 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.94 (CHF 5.91) | CHF 32 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (CHF 63) | CHF 118 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.22 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 5.03 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 5.18 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.26 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.33 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.63 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 43 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 37) | CHF 75 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (CHF 84) | CHF 151 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (CHF 60) | CHF 115 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 5.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.66 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 7 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (CHF 562) | CHF 537 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.34 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 53) | CHF 96 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (CHF 6) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland
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