Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 26 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.59 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.80 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.85 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.39 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.11 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 2.48 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.62 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 (CHF 1,343) | CHF 2,797 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €766 (CHF 850) | CHF 2,185 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (CHF 118) | CHF 166 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (CHF 831) | CHF 1,637 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 (CHF 598) | CHF 1,195 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (CHF 86) | CHF 94 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (CHF 32) | CHF 40 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (CHF 383) | CHF 426 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 102) | CHF 127 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 29 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (CHF 83) | CHF 108 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 62 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (CHF 85) | CHF 128 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (CHF 94) | CHF 167 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,253 (CHF 25,785) | CHF 27,665 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.48 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (CHF 47) | CHF 87 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 65) | CHF 98 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (CHF 4.59) | CHF 6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 4.74 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 5.27 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 3.63 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 4.67 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 39 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (CHF 32) | CHF 75 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (CHF 53) | CHF 251 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (CHF 45) | CHF 108 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 5.06 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 (CHF 528) | CHF 464 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 0.33 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 52) | CHF 103 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Spain is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland
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