Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 67% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (AU$52) | AU$23 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (AU$28) | AU$15 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.78 (AU$3.17) | AU$2.07 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 10 (AU$17) | AU$7 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.03 (AU$7) | AU$5.99 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (AU$18) | AU$10 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.79 (AU$7) | AU$5.13 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.60 (AU$4.61) | AU$3.82 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.24 (AU$3.98) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.15 (AU$5.59) | AU$3.95 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.41 (AU$4.28) | AU$2.90 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 39% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,350 (AU$5,947) | AU$4,165 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,447 (AU$4,345) | AU$2,882 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 345 (AU$612) | AU$326 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,057 (AU$3,652) | AU$2,685 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,512 (AU$2,685) | AU$2,025 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 108 (AU$192) | AU$223 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 51 (AU$91) | AU$70 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 349 (AU$620) | AU$673 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (AU$204) | AU$270 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 22 (AU$39) | AU$15 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (AU$54) | AU$43 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (AU$186) | AU$123 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 61 (AU$108) | AU$94 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 124 (AU$221) | AU$169 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 135 (AU$240) | AU$187 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| 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 31,584 (AU$56,076) | AU$39,497 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.85 (AU$3.28) | AU$1.96 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (AU$139) | AU$167 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 124% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (AU$26) | AU$8 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 10 (AU$18) | AU$23 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 142 (AU$251) | AU$86 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.72 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 8 (AU$14) | AU$5.40 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 11 (AU$19) | AU$9 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.81 (AU$10) | AU$4.39 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 5.03 (AU$9) | AU$4.31 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 56 (AU$99) | AU$39 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 68% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Switzerland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 85 (AU$151) | AU$74 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 41 (AU$72) | AU$46 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 169 (AU$300) | AU$257 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 175 (AU$311) | AU$127 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 21 (AU$37) | AU$22 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 6 (AU$11) | AU$5.32 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 519 (AU$922) | AU$943 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 1.00 (AU$1.78) | AU$0.86 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 98 (AU$174) | AU$89 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (AU$16) | AU$46 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.775
AUD
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,288 prices entered by 437 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 40% more expensive than in Australia
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