Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 25 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.24 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.60 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 4.48 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 4.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.64 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.97 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.90 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.35 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,274 (CHF 1,366) | CHF 2,833 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €826 (CHF 886) | CHF 2,110 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (CHF 124) | CHF 214 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €751 (CHF 806) | CHF 1,618 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (CHF 589) | CHF 1,199 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (CHF 87) | CHF 132 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 32) | CHF 39 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €379 (CHF 407) | CHF 670 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 100) | CHF 121 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CHF 86) | CHF 107 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 33) | CHF 59 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 86) | CHF 126 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (CHF 96) | CHF 178 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,574 (CHF 23,147) | CHF 25,335 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.62 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (CHF 49) | CHF 71 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 45 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (CHF 67) | CHF 113 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.15 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 (CHF 2.74) | CHF 4.41 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 4.30 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.84 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.41 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 34) | CHF 69 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (CHF 57) | CHF 129 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (CHF 47) | CHF 116 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 4.92 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (CHF 4.33) | CHF 7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €426 (CHF 457) | CHF 530 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 0.37 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 50) | CHF 100 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland
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