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 |