- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (CHF 3.97) | CHF 14 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.67 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 4.13 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 3.94 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 3.03 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.43 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 2.51 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,289 (CHF 1,464) | CHF 2,857 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €910 (CHF 1,034) | CHF 2,227 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (CHF 148) | CHF 190 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €852 (CHF 968) | CHF 1,802 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (CHF 732) | CHF 1,244 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (CHF 104) | CHF 148 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (CHF 33) | CHF 46 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (CHF 413) | CHF 534 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CHF 94) | CHF 166 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 28 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (CHF 85) | CHF 111 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (CHF 33) | CHF 49 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (CHF 92) | CHF 133 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (CHF 107) | CHF 192 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,323 (CHF 21,941) | CHF 27,425 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.87 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 55) | CHF 82 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (CHF 5.68) | CHF 31 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (CHF 63) | CHF 116 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.70 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 4.54 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 4.28 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.98 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.43 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 44 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 71 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (CHF 80) | CHF 121 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (CHF 52) | CHF 104 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.14 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 5.10 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.11 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 7 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (CHF 509) | CHF 505 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (CHF 50) | CHF 88 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,475 prices entered by 1,563 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland
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