Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 101% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 101% 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 (282 kr) | 101 kr | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (164 kr) | 85 kr | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (149 kr) | 58 kr | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (19 kr) | 14 kr | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (82 kr) | 36 kr | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 2.62 (29 kr) | 30 kr | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 13 (146 kr) | 49 kr | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (40 kr) | 28 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.29 (26 kr) | 12 kr | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.59 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (161 kr) | 95 kr | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.93 (33 kr) | 20 kr | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.98 (33 kr) | 22 kr | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 154% 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 3,666 (41,021 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,602 (29,109 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 153 (1,714 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,988 (22,241 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,421 (15,900 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (1,057 kr) | 410 kr | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (559 kr) | 275 kr | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (4,609 kr) | 4,385 kr | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (1,288 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (198 kr) | 67 kr | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 35 (391 kr) | 203 kr | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (1,390 kr) | 937 kr | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (583 kr) | 400 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 110 (1,230 kr) | 958 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (2,132 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 68% 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 30,266 (338,645 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.91 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 90 (1,004 kr) | 553 kr | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 48 (537 kr) | 236 kr | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 106% 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 (172 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (267 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (1,516 kr) | 207 kr | + 631% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (80 kr) | 41 kr | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.85 (54 kr) | 31 kr | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (63 kr) | 28 kr | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.41 (38 kr) | 28 kr | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (35 kr) | 21 kr | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (563 kr) | 274 kr | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 61% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Zurich | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (843 kr) | 407 kr | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (433 kr) | 264 kr | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 138 (1,540 kr) | 966 kr | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 119 (1,328 kr) | 882 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (179 kr) | 131 kr | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.22 (58 kr) | 40 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (76 kr) | 70 kr | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 526 (5,884 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.25 (2.80 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 87 (968 kr) | 286 kr | + 239% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 11 (118 kr) | 66 kr | + 79% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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