Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Germany is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 27 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 11 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.81 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 4.50 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 4.33 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.27 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.33 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.87 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 2.35 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Germany is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (CHF 1,926) | CHF 3,527 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (CHF 1,515) | CHF 2,866 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (CHF 218) | CHF 205 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (CHF 1,193) | CHF 2,179 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (CHF 871) | CHF 1,557 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (CHF 157) | CHF 94 | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (CHF 36) | CHF 53 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (CHF 354) | CHF 305 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (CHF 106) | CHF 116 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 5.92) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 30 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (CHF 83) | CHF 111 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CHF 36) | CHF 64 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 86) | CHF 118 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (CHF 116) | CHF 184 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (CHF 31,809) | CHF 36,492 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.84 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (CHF 50) | CHF 78 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 26 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (CHF 69) | CHF 211 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 5.94 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 4.15 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 7 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.35 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 4.98 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 58 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Germany | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (CHF 45) | CHF 71 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (CHF 24) | CHF 39 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (CHF 81) | CHF 101 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (CHF 64) | CHF 125 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.21 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (CHF 556) | CHF 434 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.33 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (CHF 38) | CHF 88 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland
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