Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 165% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Zurich | Tirana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (2,679 Lek) | 840 Lek | + 219% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (1,691 Lek) | 720 Lek | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (959 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (190 Lek) | 169 Lek | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (819 Lek) | 384 Lek | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.20 (436 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 137% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9 (983 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.51 (365 Lek) | 174 Lek | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (271 Lek) | 114 Lek | + 137% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.16 (225 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (1,673 Lek) | 1,339 Lek | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.01 (313 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.22 (231 Lek) | 84 Lek | + 176% | |
Housing | + 286% | |||
Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 286% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Zurich | Tirana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,838 (398,969 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 422% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,451 (254,723 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 452% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 218 (22,705 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,299 (238,916 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 335% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,527 (158,677 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 360% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 96 (9,984 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (4,221 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 351 (36,479 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 84 (8,743 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (1,427 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (3,349 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 561% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 60% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (11,521 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 141% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (6,257 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 98 (10,163 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 141 (14,676 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 166% | |||
Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 166% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,419 (3,265,816 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.82 (189 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (8,465 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 449% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 54 (5,638 Lek) | 2,115 Lek | + 167% | |
Personal Care | + 132% | |||
Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 132% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Zurich | Tirana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (1,658 Lek) | 596 Lek | + 178% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 22 (2,325 Lek) | 920 Lek | + 153% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (12,847 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 339% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.68 (590 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.22 (438 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.92 (511 Lek) | 466 Lek | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.50 (363 Lek) | 263 Lek | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.59 (373 Lek) | 315 Lek | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 62 (6,469 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 926% | |
Entertainment | + 106% | |||
Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Zurich | Tirana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 62 (6,457 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (3,835 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 197 (20,459 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 438% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 126 (13,126 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 191% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (1,852 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 128% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (632 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 204% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (816 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 156% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 543 (56,448 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.54 (56 Lek) | 29 Lek | + 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 67 (6,956 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (924 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 165% | |
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TOTAL | + 165% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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