Cost of living in Andorra compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 26 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 1.59 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 3.80 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 3.85 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.39 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.11 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.62 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (CHF 1,278) | CHF 2,797 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (CHF 936) | CHF 2,185 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (CHF 155) | CHF 166 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (CHF 814) | CHF 1,637 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (CHF 641) | CHF 1,195 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (CHF 61) | CHF 94 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (CHF 53) | CHF 40 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (CHF 384) | CHF 426 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (CHF 67) | CHF 127 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 29 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (CHF 75) | CHF 108 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (CHF 46) | CHF 62 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CHF 84) | CHF 128 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 130) | CHF 167 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 26% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (CHF 21,207) | CHF 27,665 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 1.48 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (CHF 132) | CHF 87 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 16 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (CHF 6) | CHF 24 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (CHF 79) | CHF 98 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 4.74 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (CHF 3.29) | CHF 5.27 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 3.63 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 4.67 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (CHF 41) | CHF 39 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 7% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 42) | CHF 75 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 35 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 251 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (CHF 78) | CHF 108 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 16 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 5.06 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (CHF 3.62) | CHF 7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (CHF 379) | CHF 464 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 0.33 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (CHF 84) | CHF 103 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 9 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,652 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland
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