| CHF |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
CHF 31
|
($34)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
CHF 17
|
($18)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
CHF 10
|
($10)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
CHF 1.76
|
($1.92)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
CHF 9
|
($10)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
CHF 4.20
|
($4.58)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
CHF 10
|
($11)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
CHF 3.51
|
($3.83)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
CHF 2.60
|
($2.84)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
CHF 2.16
|
($2.36)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
CHF 15
|
($16)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
CHF 3.01
|
($3.29)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
CHF 1.96
|
($2.14)
|
|
|
| CHF |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
CHF 3,357
|
($3,662)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
CHF 2,202
|
($2,403)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
CHF 218
|
($238)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
CHF 2,299
|
($2,508)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
CHF 1,527
|
($1,666)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
CHF 96
|
($105)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
CHF 48
|
($53)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
CHF 351
|
($383)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
CHF 84
|
($92)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
CHF 20
|
($21)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
CHF 36
|
($39)
|
|
|
| CHF |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
CHF 118
|
($128)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
CHF 67
|
($73)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
CHF 101
|
($110)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
CHF 167
|
($182)
|
| CHF |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
CHF 34,443
|
($37,581)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
CHF 1.87
|
($2.04)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
CHF 85
|
($93)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
CHF 54
|
($59)
|
|
|
| CHF |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
CHF 16
|
($17)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
CHF 22
|
($24)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
CHF 124
|
($135)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
CHF 5.73
|
($6)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
CHF 4.67
|
($5.09)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
CHF 4.93
|
($5.38)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
CHF 4.30
|
($4.70)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
CHF 3.59
|
($3.91)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
CHF 62
|
($68)
|
| CHF |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
CHF 62
|
($68)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
CHF 37
|
($40)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
CHF 197
|
($215)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
CHF 143
|
($156)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
CHF 18
|
($19)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
CHF 6
|
($7)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
CHF 8
|
($9)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
CHF 543
|
($593)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
CHF 0.54
|
($0.59)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
CHF 76
|
($82)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
CHF 9
|
($10)
|
