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 ExpensesCHF
34744.30