Cost of living in Spain compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (CHF 17) | CHF 28 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (CHF 3.64) | CHF 11 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.77 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (CHF 1.96) | CHF 3.95 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 3.66 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.53 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 2.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.73 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.49 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,477 (CHF 1,380) | CHF 3,392 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,011 (CHF 945) | CHF 2,380 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (CHF 104) | CHF 223 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €976 (CHF 912) | CHF 2,020 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (CHF 652) | CHF 1,545 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (CHF 75) | CHF 154 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (CHF 302) | CHF 388 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (CHF 87) | CHF 148 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 19 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 30 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (CHF 73) | CHF 107 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 31) | CHF 50 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (CHF 82) | CHF 134 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (CHF 86) | CHF 170 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,613 (CHF 24,869) | CHF 31,964 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 1.79 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (CHF 26) | CHF 80 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (CHF 53) | CHF 105 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.38 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 5.34 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 5.10 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 5.10 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.57 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 3.94 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 47 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Spain | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (CHF 33) | CHF 76 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 38 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (CHF 46) | CHF 141 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (CHF 47) | CHF 123 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 5.65 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (CHF 447) | CHF 497 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (CHF 0.33) | CHF 0.59 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (CHF 49) | CHF 89 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (CHF 5.33) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,910 prices entered by 951 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland
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