Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 69% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia)
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Zurich | Darwin | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (AU$45) | AU$19 | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (AU$28) | AU$13 | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (AU$16) | AU$6 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (AU$3.17) | AU$1.57 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (AU$7) | AU$4.68 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (AU$16) | AU$8 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (AU$6) | AU$4.50 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (AU$4.53) | AU$3.70 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (AU$3.76) | AU$5.28 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (AU$28) | AU$20 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (AU$5.24) | AU$3.76 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.22 (AU$3.86) | AU$2.69 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Zurich | Darwin | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,838 (AU$6,677) | AU$2,726 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,451 (AU$4,263) | AU$1,836 | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 218 (AU$380) | AU$355 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,299 (AU$3,999) | AU$1,970 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,527 (AU$2,656) | AU$1,524 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (AU$167) | AU$318 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (AU$71) | AU$61 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (AU$611) | AU$690 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (AU$146) | AU$211 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (AU$24) | AU$11 | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (AU$56) | AU$35 | + 60% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 23% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Zurich | Darwin | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (AU$193) | AU$143 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (AU$105) | AU$95 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 98 (AU$170) | AU$144 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 141 (AU$246) | AU$161 | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,419 (AU$54,659) | AU$31,170 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.82 (AU$3.16) | AU$1.67 | + 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (AU$142) | AU$87 | + 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (AU$94) | AU$21 | + 354% | |
Personal Care | + 116% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 116% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Zurich | Darwin | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (AU$28) | AU$10 | + 172% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (AU$39) | AU$18 | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (AU$215) | AU$76 | + 183% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.68 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.22 (AU$7) | AU$5.17 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.92 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.50 (AU$6) | AU$3.44 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (AU$6) | AU$3.94 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (AU$108) | AU$31 | + 254% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 25% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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Zurich | Darwin | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (AU$108) | AU$59 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (AU$64) | AU$40 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (AU$342) | AU$162 | + 111% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 126 (AU$220) | AU$104 | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (AU$31) | AU$17 | + 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (AU$11) | AU$5.40 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (AU$945) | AU$542 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (AU$0.93) | AU$1.18 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 67 (AU$116) | AU$77 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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