Cost of living in Germany compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 12 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.58 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 4.02 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 3.62 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 2.96 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 2.09 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.58 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.51 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,485 (CHF 1,577) | CHF 3,042 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (CHF 1,243) | CHF 2,114 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 (CHF 187) | CHF 184 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €984 (CHF 1,045) | CHF 1,612 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €710 (CHF 754) | CHF 1,235 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (CHF 139) | CHF 125 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 26) | CHF 40 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 (CHF 419) | CHF 539 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 94) | CHF 112 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.12 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 31 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (CHF 91) | CHF 117 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 40) | CHF 60 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 92) | CHF 131 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (CHF 132) | CHF 197 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,154 (CHF 24,588) | CHF 32,449 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.59 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (CHF 83) | CHF 77 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (CHF 64) | CHF 97 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 5.20 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 4.45 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 4.42 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 4.00 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.96 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (CHF 21) | CHF 36 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (CHF 36) | CHF 79 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (CHF 22) | CHF 37 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 (CHF 107) | CHF 122 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (CHF 66) | CHF 118 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 5.14 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (CHF 526) | CHF 484 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.37 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 50) | CHF 97 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland
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