- 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 | €3.53 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 14 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.70 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 3.94 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 3.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 3.08 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.56 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.45 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (CHF 1.06) | CHF 2.45 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,285 (CHF 1,462) | CHF 2,884 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €890 (CHF 1,012) | CHF 2,284 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (CHF 149) | CHF 188 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €839 (CHF 955) | CHF 1,850 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €627 (CHF 713) | CHF 1,296 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (CHF 106) | CHF 159 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 44 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (CHF 414) | CHF 558 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 91) | CHF 164 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (CHF 84) | CHF 116 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (CHF 33) | CHF 51 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 91) | CHF 133 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (CHF 108) | CHF 188 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,621 (CHF 22,324) | CHF 27,419 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.89 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 55) | CHF 89 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 31 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (CHF 63) | CHF 122 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 5.99 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.72 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 (CHF 3.25) | CHF 4.48 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 3.22 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.46 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 44 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 35) | CHF 75 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 19) | CHF 38 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (CHF 78) | CHF 132 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (CHF 52) | CHF 108 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 5.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.20 (CHF 4.77) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (CHF 535) | CHF 491 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.34 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (CHF 50) | CHF 93 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland
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