Cost of living in Andorra compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 26 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.57 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 3.82 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (CHF 5.89) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 3.60 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.75 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.12 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 2.47 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.34 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (CHF 1,226) | CHF 2,943 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (CHF 898) | CHF 2,074 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (CHF 149) | CHF 172 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (CHF 781) | CHF 1,647 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (CHF 615) | CHF 1,220 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (CHF 58) | CHF 116 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (CHF 51) | CHF 40 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (CHF 368) | CHF 525 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (CHF 64) | CHF 112 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 31 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (CHF 72) | CHF 114 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (CHF 44) | CHF 57 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CHF 80) | CHF 129 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 124) | CHF 189 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 23% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (CHF 20,347) | CHF 33,794 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 1.57 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (CHF 127) | CHF 77 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 16 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (CHF 6) | CHF 45 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (CHF 76) | CHF 97 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (CHF 5.25) | CHF 5.20 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 3.96 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.42 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 3.46 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 3.81 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (CHF 39) | CHF 36 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 11% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 41) | CHF 76 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (CHF 75) | CHF 113 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 17 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 5.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (CHF 364) | CHF 478 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 0.37 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (CHF 80) | CHF 98 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.54 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,489 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2020.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland
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