Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (¥3,576) | ¥1,557 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (¥2,144) | ¥786 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (¥1,876) | ¥432 | + 335% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.72 (¥245) | ¥216 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (¥1,029) | ¥340 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.99 (¥568) | ¥671 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (¥1,676) | ¥838 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (¥503) | ¥1,007 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.30 (¥328) | ¥467 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.90 (¥271) | ¥259 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (¥2,040) | ¥1,265 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.31 (¥330) | ¥196 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.56 (¥364) | ¥232 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 85% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,365 (¥479,256) | ¥199,016 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,532 (¥360,624) | ¥123,874 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 189 (¥26,975) | ¥27,749 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,896 (¥270,049) | ¥187,909 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,449 (¥206,362) | ¥76,748 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 97 (¥13,761) | ¥19,268 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (¥7,058) | ¥4,419 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 479 (¥68,234) | ¥43,152 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 106 (¥15,063) | ¥17,240 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 12 (¥1,703) | ¥1,276 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 33 (¥4,642) | ¥3,024 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 91% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 105 (¥14,975) | ¥6,406 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (¥7,171) | ¥4,163 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (¥16,402) | ¥10,450 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 182 (¥25,966) | ¥10,842 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 31,210 (¥4,444,707) | ¥3,145,430 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 2.05 (¥292) | ¥167 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 79 (¥11,221) | ¥13,986 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (¥2,134) | ¥2,497 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (¥4,990) | ¥1,967 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 130 (¥18,572) | ¥5,747 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (¥753) | ¥650 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.05 (¥577) | ¥938 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.98 (¥709) | ¥702 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.69 (¥383) | ¥218 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.07 (¥437) | ¥216 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 50 (¥7,133) | ¥3,927 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Switzerland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (¥9,561) | ¥3,650 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (¥5,551) | ¥3,606 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (¥12,148) | ¥9,510 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 113 (¥16,056) | ¥5,233 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (¥2,389) | ¥984 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.13 (¥731) | ¥609 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (¥999) | ¥564 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 813 (¥115,731) | ¥106,060 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.22 (¥31) | ¥56 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 81 (¥11,519) | ¥12,147 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (¥1,348) | ¥600 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in Japan
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