Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 25 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.69 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.69 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.63 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 3.99 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 3.53 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.30 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.93 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.32 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.56 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,182 (CHF 1,163) | CHF 3,420 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (CHF 770) | CHF 2,523 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (CHF 119) | CHF 186 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €740 (CHF 728) | CHF 1,913 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €555 (CHF 547) | CHF 1,464 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (CHF 85) | CHF 102 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (CHF 29) | CHF 50 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (CHF 372) | CHF 489 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €99 (CHF 98) | CHF 106 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 33 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (CHF 71) | CHF 105 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 30) | CHF 50 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (CHF 83) | CHF 115 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (CHF 89) | CHF 182 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,168 (CHF 24,776) | CHF 30,131 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.01 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (CHF 36) | CHF 80 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (CHF 64) | CHF 130 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 5.29 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 3.97 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 4.98 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.69 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.07 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CHF 19) | CHF 50 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 75 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (CHF 52) | CHF 85 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (CHF 44) | CHF 113 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 5.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 (CHF 441) | CHF 813 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (CHF 45) | CHF 82 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (CHF 4.95) | CHF 9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland
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