Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 13 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.59 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 3.80 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 3.85 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.39 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.11 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.48 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 2.62 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (CHF 1,604) | CHF 2,797 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (CHF 1,364) | CHF 2,185 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (CHF 185) | CHF 166 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (CHF 1,098) | CHF 1,637 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (CHF 778) | CHF 1,195 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (CHF 126) | CHF 94 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (CHF 28) | CHF 40 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (CHF 402) | CHF 426 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (CHF 109) | CHF 127 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (CHF 17) | CHF 29 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (CHF 88) | CHF 108 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 42) | CHF 62 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (CHF 97) | CHF 128 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (CHF 126) | CHF 167 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 6% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (CHF 26,373) | CHF 27,665 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 1.48 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (CHF 80) | CHF 87 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (CHF 64) | CHF 98 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 4.74 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 5.27 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 3.63 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 4.67 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (CHF 40) | CHF 75 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CHF 25) | CHF 35 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (CHF 121) | CHF 251 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CHF 62) | CHF 108 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (CHF 4.00) | CHF 5.06 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (CHF 3.93) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (CHF 554) | CHF 464 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (CHF 0.14) | CHF 0.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (CHF 46) | CHF 103 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland
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