Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 60% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (AU$45) | AU$23 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (AU$27) | AU$15 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (AU$21) | AU$7 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.74 (AU$3.01) | AU$2.04 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.46 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$19) | AU$10 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.90 (AU$7) | AU$5.24 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.43 (AU$4.20) | AU$3.75 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.17 (AU$3.75) | AU$6 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (AU$22) | AU$22 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.75 (AU$4.74) | AU$3.78 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.66 (AU$4.60) | AU$3.08 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 54% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,653 (AU$6,311) | AU$3,696 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,841 (AU$4,909) | AU$2,631 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 213 (AU$367) | AU$238 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,194 (AU$3,790) | AU$2,459 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,586 (AU$2,741) | AU$1,911 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 125 (AU$216) | AU$170 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (AU$95) | AU$78 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 312 (AU$538) | AU$684 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 93 (AU$160) | AU$291 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 20 (AU$34) | AU$16 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (AU$54) | AU$41 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 26% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (AU$191) | AU$135 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (AU$106) | AU$90 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (AU$207) | AU$189 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 188 (AU$325) | AU$224 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,767 (AU$63,524) | AU$37,517 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.86 (AU$3.21) | AU$1.99 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (AU$136) | AU$165 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 122% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (AU$22) | AU$8 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (AU$46) | AU$24 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 (AU$365) | AU$89 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 (AU$7) | AU$5.55 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.89 (AU$5.00) | AU$4.39 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.81 (AU$7) | AU$4.95 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 54 (AU$93) | AU$35 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (AU$130) | AU$66 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (AU$67) | AU$45 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 113 (AU$195) | AU$374 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 126 (AU$218) | AU$133 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (AU$28) | AU$21 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (AU$9) | AU$5.46 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 702 (AU$1,213) | AU$942 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (AU$0.57) | AU$0.65 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (AU$152) | AU$78 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$15) | AU$42 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.728
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,343 prices entered by 502 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 36% more expensive than in Australia
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