Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 20% more expensive than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 ($27) | $18 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 ($16) | $12 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 ($14) | $7 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 ($1.80) | $1.84 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 2.62 ($2.83) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 ($14) | $9 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 ($3.81) | $4.51 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.29 ($2.47) | $2.88 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.59 ($1.72) | $3.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 ($16) | $17 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.93 ($3.16) | $3.55 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.98 ($3.22) | $3.50 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 14% more expensive than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,666 ($3,958) | $2,792 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,602 ($2,809) | $2,318 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 ($165) | $375 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 ($2,146) | $1,869 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 ($1,534) | $1,539 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 ($102) | $224 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 ($54) | $53 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 ($445) | $305 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 ($124) | $133 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 ($19) | $14 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 ($38) | $30 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 ($134) | $49 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 ($56) | $50 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 ($119) | $98 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 ($206) | $126 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 44% more expensive than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,266 ($32,679) | $27,349 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 ($2.06) | $1.37 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 90 ($97) | $71 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 48 ($52) | $19 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 ($17) | $11 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 ($26) | $20 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 ($146) | $134 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.85 ($5.23) | $5.28 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 ($3.68) | $6 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 ($3.41) | $2.00 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 ($54) | $36 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 9% more expensive than in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Honolulu, Hawaii | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 ($81) | $74 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 ($42) | $34 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 ($149) | $166 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 119 ($128) | $130 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 ($17) | $13 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.22 ($5.63) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 526 ($568) | $415 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 ($0.27) | $0.20 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 ($93) | $87 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 11 ($11) | $12 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 701 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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