Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Zurich | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 31 (£28) | £17 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (£15) | £8 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 10 (£9) | £3.83 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (£1.58) | £1.13 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (£8) | £4.01 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (£3.76) | £1.86 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (£9) | £4.11 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (£3.14) | £2.01 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (£2.33) | £0.75 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (£1.94) | £1.89 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£13) | £10 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (£2.70) | £2.21 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.96 (£1.76) | £1.07 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 19% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,357 (£3,009) | £4,433 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,202 (£1,974) | £3,397 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 218 (£196) | £165 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,299 (£2,060) | £2,662 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,527 (£1,368) | £1,733 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (£86) | £136 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 (£43) | £28 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (£315) | £255 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (£75) | £103 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (£18) | £4.87 | + 261% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 36 (£32) | £13 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 118 (£106) | £76 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 (£60) | £36 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 101 (£90) | £86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (£149) | £97 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,443 (£30,873) | £28,958 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (£1.67) | £1.46 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 (£77) | £169 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (£49) | £21 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 125% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (£14) | £2.22 | + 543% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (£20) | £7 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (£111) | £55 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.73 (£5.14) | £3.62 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (£4.18) | £2.03 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.93 (£4.42) | £5.04 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.30 (£3.86) | £2.13 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (£3.22) | £2.06 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (£56) | £15 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (£56) | £40 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£33) | £26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (£176) | £100 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (£128) | £77 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (£16) | £13 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (£5.45) | £3.62 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (£487) | £410 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (£0.48) | £0.11 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 76 (£68) | £47 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (£8) | £15 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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