Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 140% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 79% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Zurich | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (€27) | €22 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (€17) | €8 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (€13) | €4.00 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.84 (€1.97) | €0.87 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (€9) | €2.15 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.06 (€4.35) | €2.30 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (€9) | €6 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.30 (€3.54) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.49 (€2.67) | €1.08 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.94 (€2.08) | €1.08 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (€16) | €5.43 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.05 (€3.27) | €1.72 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.82 (€1.96) | €0.92 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 220% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Zurich | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,773 (€4,047) | €800 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,282 (€2,448) | €633 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (€201) | €94 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,376 (€2,549) | €591 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,457 (€1,563) | €563 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 104 (€112) | €90 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 34 (€36) | €29 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 327 (€350) | €321 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 76 (€82) | €107 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (€13) | €6.00 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (€32) | €11 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 136% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (€111) | €51 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (€54) | €16 | + 232% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 89 (€95) | €61 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 132 (€141) | €70 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 156% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,830 (€28,779) | €24,423 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.75 (€1.87) | €1.47 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 91 (€98) | €27 | + 256% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (€58) | €10 | + 478% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 152% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (€16) | €8 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 21 (€22) | €8 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (€123) | €42 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.38 (€5.77) | €3.50 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.24 (€4.55) | €2.20 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (€5.01) | €4.00 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.69 (€3.96) | €1.74 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.55 (€3.80) | €1.50 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (€57) | €12 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 101% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Zurich | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 57 (€61) | €38 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 32 (€34) | €12 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 185 (€198) | €30 | + 560% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 93 (€100) | €30 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (€17) | €8 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.70 (€6) | €2.00 | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (€8) | €3.89 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 541 (€580) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.49 (€0.52) | €0.24 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (€65) | €34 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (€9) | €5.20 | + 80% | |
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TOTAL | + 140% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 373 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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