Cost of Living in Zurich (Switzerland) is given below in detail:
| Expense Type | Cost (Local Currency) |
| Lunch One Person (including a drink)in the business district | CHF 25 |
| Fast Food Combo Meal at Restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 |
| 500 grams (1/2 kg) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 |
| 1 liter of whole fat milk | CHF 1.83 |
| 1 dozen (12) Large eggs | CHF 9 |
| 1 kilogram of tomatoes (2 lbs) | CHF 4.11 |
| 0.5 kg (500 grams) local cheese | CHF 13 |
| 1 kg of apples (2 lb.) | CHF 3.99 |
| 1 kg of potatoes (2 lb.) | CHF 2.73 |
| 0.5 litre domestic beer at a supermarket (16 oz) | CHF 1.81 |
| 1 bottle of good quality red table wine | CHF 14 |
| 2 liters of Soft Drink (Coca-Cola) | CHF 2.50 |
| 2 people meal (Bread only) | CHF 2.15 |
| Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Posh area | CHF 3,130 |
| Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Average area | CHF 2,544 |
| 2 people Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 914 sq. ft. apartment | CHF 174 |
| Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Posh or Expensive area | CHF 2,041 |
| Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Average area | CHF 1,415 |
| 1 person Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 |
| 1 month Internet Connection (8 mbps ) | CHF 40 |
| 40 inch flat-screen TV | CHF 493 |
| Microwave 800 to 900 Watt made by Bosch, LG, or similar brands | CHF 172 |
| Laundry detergent (3 litres~ or 100 oz.) | CHF 22 |
| Cleaning hourly rate | CHF 35 |
| 1 jeans pair from Levis or similar brand | CHF 122 |
| Single warm weather dress at Top brand like Zara, H&M or similar | CHF 62 |
| Single pair of shoes for sports like Nike, Adidas, or similar brands | CHF 149 |
| Single pair of men’s leather formal shoes | CHF 209 |
| 1.4 cc base vehicle price (Volkswagen Golf) | CHF 22,416 |
| 1 liter 0.25 gallon) of gas/fuel | CHF 1.67 |
| Public transport monthly ticket | CHF 108 |
| Business day taxi usage, 8 km. i.e. 5 miles | CHF 39 |
| 6 days of cold treatment medicine like Tylenol, Coldrex, or similar brands | CHF 12 |
| Antibiotics Box (12 doses) | CHF 34 |
| Private Doctor Visit (15 minutes) | CHF 135 |
| 32 tampons (1 Box) | CHF 7 |
| Deodorant or roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.93 |
| Hair shampoo & conditioner(400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 |
| Toilet paper 4 rolls | CHF 3.13 |
| Toothpaste tube | CHF 4.43 |
| Men’s haircut at the VIP area | CHF 40 |
| Average dinner for two at a pub | CHF 77 |
| 2 movie tickets | CHF 40 |
| 2 tickets to best seats at a theater | CHF 193 |
| Dinner for two people at an Italian restaurant in the VIP area including appetizer, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 121 |
| One cocktail drink at a downtown club | CHF 16 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) in the VIP area of the city | CHF 5.67 |
| 1 beer at a neighbourhood pub (500ml) | CHF 7 |
| 128GB iPad with supported Wi-Fi | CHF 518 |
| 1 minute of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts included) | CHF 0.35 |
| 1 month of business district gym membership | CHF 101 |
| 1 pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) | CHF 8 |
| Total Expenses | CHF 34744.30 |