Cost of living in Andorra compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Andorra is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 13 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.66 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.45 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.25 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 3.96 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 3.60 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.18 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.94 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.44 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.40 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 2.68 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Andorra is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (CHF 1,462) | CHF 3,452 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (CHF 975) | CHF 2,615 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (CHF 195) | CHF 115 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (CHF 708) | CHF 1,938 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (CHF 558) | CHF 1,537 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (CHF 91) | CHF 44 | + 108% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (CHF 41) | CHF 49 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (CHF 487) | CHF 474 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 (CHF 29) | CHF 124 | - 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 7 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Andorra is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 106 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (CHF 40) | CHF 49 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (CHF 73) | CHF 113 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (CHF 113) | CHF 183 | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Andorra is 12% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (CHF 18,448) | CHF 30,010 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.97 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (CHF 115) | CHF 80 | + 44% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Andorra is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 17 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (CHF 66) | CHF 120 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (CHF 4.76) | CHF 4.82 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 3.82 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 3.48 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (CHF 0.76) | CHF 2.57 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.05 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 49 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Andorra is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Andorra | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 66 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 39 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (CHF 56) | CHF 95 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (CHF 68) | CHF 113 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 4.99 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 7 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (CHF 439) | CHF 693 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 0.22 | + 243% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (CHF 34) | CHF 87 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.62 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 917 prices entered by 155 different people.
Cost of living in Andorra is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland
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