Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.63 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 3.55 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 3.58 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.68 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.77 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.12 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.72 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,174 (CHF 1,221) | CHF 2,863 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €743 (CHF 773) | CHF 2,274 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (CHF 112) | CHF 216 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €688 (CHF 715) | CHF 1,993 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (CHF 534) | CHF 1,246 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (CHF 74) | CHF 302 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 31) | CHF 43 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (CHF 371) | CHF 494 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 91) | CHF 121 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (CHF 78) | CHF 123 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (CHF 30) | CHF 68 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 82) | CHF 139 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (CHF 98) | CHF 234 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,440 (CHF 24,379) | CHF 29,281 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.70 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (CHF 42) | CHF 89 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.64 (CHF 5.87) | CHF 17 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (CHF 62) | CHF 137 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 5.58 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 5.25 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 5.32 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 3.61 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 3.83 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 53 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (CHF 30) | CHF 76 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 37 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (CHF 46) | CHF 177 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (CHF 42) | CHF 115 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 5.46 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.77 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (CHF 475) | CHF 504 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (CHF 50) | CHF 126 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland
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