Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 72% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 30 ($35) | $16 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 ($20) | $9 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 ($10) | $5.00 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.69 ($1.97) | $0.85 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($10) | $2.51 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.37 ($5.10) | $5.16 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($11) | $7 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.44 ($4.01) | $4.02 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.47 ($2.88) | $1.82 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.05 ($2.39) | $3.98 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 ($18) | $15 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.79 ($3.25) | $2.30 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.12 ($2.47) | $1.62 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 70% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,682 ($4,294) | $2,073 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,456 ($2,864) | $1,614 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 359 ($419) | $235 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,191 ($2,556) | $1,502 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,462 ($1,705) | $910 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 81 ($95) | $135 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 48 ($56) | $56 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 ($409) | $262 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 ($98) | $152 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 ($17) | $13 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 ($38) | $20 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 74% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 122 ($142) | $51 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 67 ($78) | $52 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 107 ($125) | $89 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 ($194) | $124 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 81% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,443 ($40,166) | $21,837 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 ($2.14) | $1.17 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 85 ($100) | $58 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 ($63) | $27 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 86% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 ($19) | $8 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 ($26) | $16 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 ($152) | $87 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.73 ($7) | $5.64 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.95 ($5.77) | $3.16 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.22 ($6) | $4.27 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.32 ($3.87) | $3.13 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.38 ($3.94) | $1.86 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 ($71) | $17 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Zurich | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 ($73) | $51 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 ($42) | $27 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 ($230) | $137 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 140 ($163) | $83 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($20) | $11 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.95 ($7) | $5.57 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($9) | $5.80 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 ($633) | $500 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 ($0.63) | $0.50 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 76 ($88) | $38 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 ($10) | $10 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 320 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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