Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 73% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (AU$40) | AU$17 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (AU$22) | AU$12 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (AU$18) | AU$5.97 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.55 (AU$2.38) | AU$1.35 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (AU$12) | AU$5.51 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (AU$5.98) | AU$4.77 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (AU$18) | AU$8 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.64 (AU$5.57) | AU$4.24 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (AU$4.47) | AU$3.22 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.12 (AU$3.25) | AU$5.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (AU$23) | AU$20 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.55 (AU$3.90) | AU$2.93 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.41 (AU$3.69) | AU$2.12 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,992 (AU$4,586) | AU$2,631 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,093 (AU$3,207) | AU$1,858 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 184 (AU$283) | AU$186 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,643 (AU$2,518) | AU$1,892 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,230 (AU$1,885) | AU$1,347 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 125 (AU$192) | AU$148 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (AU$61) | AU$60 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 539 (AU$827) | AU$496 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 112 (AU$172) | AU$216 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 14 (AU$21) | AU$12 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (AU$47) | AU$31 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 35% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (AU$177) | AU$104 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (AU$85) | AU$77 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 129 (AU$198) | AU$150 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 197 (AU$303) | AU$146 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,449 (AU$49,725) | AU$27,076 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.58 (AU$2.42) | AU$1.49 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (AU$118) | AU$149 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 117% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (AU$23) | AU$8 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (AU$70) | AU$16 | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (AU$149) | AU$67 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.16 (AU$6) | AU$4.66 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.69 (AU$7) | AU$5.72 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.53 (AU$5.41) | AU$3.40 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.96 (AU$6) | AU$3.07 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (AU$56) | AU$27 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 43% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 79 (AU$121) | AU$57 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (AU$56) | AU$35 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 120 (AU$184) | AU$205 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 115 (AU$176) | AU$102 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (AU$27) | AU$17 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.00 (AU$8) | AU$4.69 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 478 (AU$733) | AU$655 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (AU$0.56) | AU$0.42 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 98 (AU$150) | AU$67 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.532
AUD
/
CHF
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,822 prices entered by 833 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 44% more expensive than in Australia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 5% more expensive than in Australia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Australia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Australia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Australia
- Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Australia