Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 73% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 111% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Zurich | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (£24) | £9 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 17 (£15) | £6.00 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (£8) | £3.70 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (£1.58) | £0.84 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (£7) | £2.64 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (£3.76) | £1.87 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (£9) | £5.25 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (£3.14) | £1.61 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (£2.33) | £0.79 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (£1.93) | £2.06 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (£13) | £8 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (£2.70) | £1.62 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.96 (£1.75) | £0.99 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 75% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Zurich | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,357 (£3,005) | £1,430 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,202 (£1,971) | £928 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 218 (£196) | £249 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,299 (£2,057) | £1,104 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,527 (£1,366) | £764 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (£86) | £143 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (£36) | £29 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (£314) | £313 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (£75) | £77 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (£12) | £5.67 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (£29) | £12 | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 49% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Zurich | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (£100) | £68 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (£54) | £37 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 99 (£88) | £77 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 142 (£127) | £48 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 37% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Zurich | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,734 (£28,405) | £18,757 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (£1.62) | £1.38 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (£73) | £61 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (£49) | £13 | + 286% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Zurich | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (£14) | £2.41 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (£20) | £9 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (£111) | £124 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.66 (£5.06) | £3.26 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.23 (£3.78) | £1.32 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.90 (£4.39) | £2.34 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.50 (£3.13) | £1.84 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (£3.21) | £1.39 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (£56) | £9 | + 489% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 111% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Zurich | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (£56) | £26 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (£33) | £17 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (£176) | £85 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (£128) | £55 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (£16) | £7 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (£5.45) | £2.85 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (£7) | £4.34 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (£486) | £359 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (£0.48) | £0.16 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 70 (£62) | £24 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (£8) | £11 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 313 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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