Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 26 | - 42% | |
| 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 | €3.43 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.59 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.35 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 3.86 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 3.86 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.88 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.86 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.07 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.40 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.40 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,263 (CHF 1,359) | CHF 2,950 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €790 (CHF 850) | CHF 2,055 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (CHF 117) | CHF 147 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (CHF 833) | CHF 1,644 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €545 (CHF 587) | CHF 1,242 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (CHF 88) | CHF 98 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (CHF 31) | CHF 41 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (CHF 384) | CHF 448 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (CHF 99) | CHF 112 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 30 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (CHF 86) | CHF 117 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 33) | CHF 60 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 85) | CHF 133 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (CHF 94) | CHF 173 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,019 (CHF 24,764) | CHF 28,957 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 1.53 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (CHF 46) | CHF 77 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 45 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 63) | CHF 87 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 4.57 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.16 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 4.08 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 3.51 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 3.81 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (CHF 16) | CHF 35 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (CHF 31) | CHF 78 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (CHF 53) | CHF 194 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (CHF 46) | CHF 114 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.97 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.89 (CHF 4.19) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (CHF 496) | CHF 473 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.37 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 51) | CHF 105 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (CHF 5.35) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Spain is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland
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