Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland

Summary of cost of living in Zurich

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: CHF 7,519
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: CHF 4,448
  • Zurich is the most expensive city in Switzerl. (1 out of 5)
  • Zurich is the 2nd most expensive city in Western Europe (2 out of 69)
  • Zurich is the 4th most expensive city in the World (4 out of 189)
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List of prices in Zurich
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district CHF 26
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) CHF 16
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast CHF 11
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk CHF 1.80
12 eggs, large CHF 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes CHF 4.34
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese CHF 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples CHF 3.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes CHF 2.06
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket CHF 2.09
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality CHF 12
2 liters of coca-cola CHF 3.12
Bread for 2 people for 1 day CHF 2.07
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area CHF 3,923
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area CHF 2,853
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat CHF 284
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area CHF 2,276
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area CHF 1,572
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio CHF 77
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) CHF 51
40” flat screen tv CHF 357
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) CHF 80
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) CHF 17
Hourly rate for cleaning help CHF 33
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) CHF 123
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) CHF 67
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) CHF 120
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes CHF 191
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new CHF 37,879
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas CHF 1.82
Monthly ticket public transport CHF 86
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) CHF 46
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) CHF 15
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) CHF 24
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) CHF 135
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) CHF 7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) CHF 4.58
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) CHF 5.61
4 rolls of toilet paper CHF 3.17
Tube of toothpaste CHF 3.16
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city CHF 55
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub CHF 61
2 tickets to the movies CHF 35
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) CHF 160
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert CHF 137
1 cocktail drink in downtown club CHF 17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city CHF 5.72
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) CHF 7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb CHF 516
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) CHF 0.41
1 month of gym membership in business district CHF 90
1 package of marlboro cigarettes CHF 9
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 355 prices entered by 71 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Zurich position in our World Ranking

the world
4th
out of 189
western europe
2nd
out of 69
switzerl.
1st
out of 5

Cheapest and most expensive products in Zurich compared to other cities:

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