Cost of living in Sion, Switzerland

Summary of cost of living in Sion

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CHF 5,662
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CHF 2,635
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Sion
Current as of Oct 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 16
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CHF 14
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.36
12 eggs, large CHF 5.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 4.05
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 4.29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CHF 2.16
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 2.48
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 15
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 2.56
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 1,743
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CHF 1,498
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 175
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CHF 1,330
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CHF 1,033
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CHF 106
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CHF 38
40” flat screen tv CHF 421
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 109
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CHF 14
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 25
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 103
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CHF 50
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 101
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 117
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CHF 27,795
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.70
Monthly ticket public transport CHF 137
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 45
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CHF 11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CHF 64
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CHF 8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 4.16
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 4.17
4 rolls of toilet paper CHF 3.05
Tube of toothpaste -
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 30
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 69
2 tickets to the movies -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CHF 97
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 4.24
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 5.90
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 400
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district CHF 100
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 9
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: October 14, 2024

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