Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 82% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 87% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (293 kr) | 127 kr | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (184 kr) | 90 kr | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (143 kr) | 58 kr | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 (22 kr) | 16 kr | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (97 kr) | 37 kr | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.06 (48 kr) | 41 kr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (104 kr) | 52 kr | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.30 (39 kr) | 33 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 (29 kr) | 16 kr | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.94 (23 kr) | 17 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (170 kr) | 113 kr | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.05 (36 kr) | 24 kr | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.82 (21 kr) | 15 kr | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 133% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,773 (44,348 kr) | 14,993 kr | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,282 (26,819 kr) | 10,855 kr | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (2,200 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,376 (27,931 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,457 (17,121 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 104 (1,223 kr) | 410 kr | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 34 (396 kr) | 359 kr | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 327 (3,839 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 76 (894 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (139 kr) | 67 kr | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (348 kr) | 166 kr | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 26% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (1,218 kr) | 1,056 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (593 kr) | 419 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 89 (1,046 kr) | 930 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 132 (1,550 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 59% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,830 (315,347 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.75 (21 kr) | 17 kr | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (1,070 kr) | 618 kr | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (637 kr) | 334 kr | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (174 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 21 (246 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (1,346 kr) | 260 kr | + 418% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.38 (63 kr) | 41 kr | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.24 (50 kr) | 31 kr | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (55 kr) | 28 kr | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.69 (43 kr) | 28 kr | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.55 (42 kr) | 21 kr | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (630 kr) | 295 kr | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 57 (666 kr) | 513 kr | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (377 kr) | 289 kr | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 185 (2,169 kr) | 819 kr | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (1,093 kr) | 857 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (186 kr) | 139 kr | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.70 (67 kr) | 43 kr | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (91 kr) | 72 kr | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 541 (6,358 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.49 (5.72 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (709 kr) | 306 kr | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (103 kr) | 70 kr | + 47% | |
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TOTAL | + 82% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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