- 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 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (CHF 4.16) | CHF 14 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.76 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 4.65 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.82 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.89 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.48 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.43 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.46 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,281 (CHF 1,491) | CHF 2,960 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (CHF 1,026) | CHF 2,441 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (CHF 165) | CHF 182 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €832 (CHF 968) | CHF 1,802 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €602 (CHF 700) | CHF 1,506 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (CHF 111) | CHF 129 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (CHF 36) | CHF 45 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (CHF 450) | CHF 540 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (CHF 99) | CHF 181 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 90) | CHF 117 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 35) | CHF 52 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (CHF 94) | CHF 132 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (CHF 109) | CHF 191 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,670 (CHF 22,891) | CHF 28,327 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.83 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (CHF 57) | CHF 86 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.16 (CHF 6.00) | CHF 34 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (CHF 63) | CHF 130 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.41 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.84 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 4.82 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.28 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 3.74 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 47 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 36) | CHF 70 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 20) | CHF 37 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (CHF 87) | CHF 133 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (CHF 56) | CHF 112 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.13 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 5.29 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 (CHF 5.04) | CHF 7 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (CHF 538) | CHF 531 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (CHF 0.24) | CHF 0.33 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 52) | CHF 92 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland
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