Cost of living index in Switzerland

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Grocery prices in Switzerland

Milk (1Liter / 0.26Gallon)	1.59 (USD)
Eggs (30 pack)	13.83 (USD)
White bread (100g loaf)	0.62 (USD)
Rice (1kg / 2.2lbs)	3.07 (USD)
Cheese (1kg / 2.2lbs)	23.48 (USD)
Boneless chicken breast (1kg / 2.2lbs)	26.59 (USD)
Beef steak (1kg / 2.2lbs)	51.94 (USD)
Banana (1kg / 2.2lbs)	3.17 (USD)
Oranges (1kg / 2.2lbs)	3.78 (USD)
Apples (1kg / 2.2lbs)	4.14 (USD)
Onions (1kg / 2.2lbs)	2.69 (USD)
Potato (1kg / 2.2lbs)	2.92 (USD)
Tomato (1kg / 2.2lbs)	4.27 (USD)
Lettuce (1 leaf)	2.44 (USD)
Bottle of Water (1.5L / 50oz)	0.94 (USD)
Bottle of Red Wine	13.68 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz)	1.27 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz)	2.36 (USD)
Pack of cigarettes (20 units)	9.21 (USD)

Restaurant prices in Switzerland

Fast food meal (MCD Big mac)	14.58 (USD)
Meal in cheap restaurant	26.57 (USD)
Meal in high end restaurant	107.31 (USD)
Bottle of Water (33cl / 11oz)	3.76 (USD)
Cup of coffee	4.7 (USD)
Limonade (Coca cola)	4.19 (USD)
Local beer (33cl / 11oz)	4.72 (USD)
Imported beer (33cl / 11oz)	6.43 (USD)

Clothing and shopping prices in Switzerland

Sport shoes (Nike / Adidas)	112.8 (USD)
Mens Dress shoes	162.85 (USD)
High quality jeans	107.81 (USD)
womens summer dress	54.43 (USD)

Transportation prices in Switzerland

Taxi minimum charge	6.73 (USD)
Taxi fare (1km / 0.6mile)	4.14 (USD)
Taxi 1 hour waiting	68.3 (USD)
Bus or metro ticket (One way)	3.75 (USD)
One month pass	82.51 (USD)
Gas price (1Liter / 0.26Gallon)	1.67 (USD)
Mid range compact car (Honda Civic)	26829.1 (USD)
Mid range family car (Toyota corolla)	29193.2 (USD)

Gym and hobbies prices in Switzerland

Gym monthly membership cost	91.75 (USD)
1 hour tennis court rental	36.23 (USD)
Cinema ticket price	19.8 (USD)

Rent and real estate prices in Switzerland

1 bedroom flat in city center	1536.67 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat in city center	2875.3 (USD)
1 bedroom flat outside city center	1167.45 (USD)
3 bedrooms flat outside city center	2265.12 (USD)
Square meter price in city center	11665.7 (USD)
Square meter price outside city center	7838.16 (USD)

Home and utilities expenses in Switzerland

Monthly (Natural Gas, Electricity, Water, AC) for family	210.38 (USD)
50 mbps unlimited internet (ADSL or Fiber optic)	59.52 (USD)
Local calls mobile tariff for 1 mn	0.27 (USD)

School prices in Switzerland

Kindergarten or preschool monthly fees	2225.16 (USD)
Average primary, secondary and high school yearly fees	28655.9 (USD)

Salaries and interest rates in Switzerland

Average monthly net salary	5949.8 (USD)
Average yearly interest rates on home loans	1.62 %

Grocery budget for one person per month in Switzerland

On average a signle person can spend arround 361 (USD) a month which is considered on the expensive side comparing to other places in the world. This will cover all your supermarket needs such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products and drinking water.
Note that cigarettes, beers and wine are excluded from this expenses report.

Grocery budget for two people per month in Switzerland

598 (USD) will be enough for grocery shopping for a couple or two people splitting supermarket expenses.
this budget is considered a bit expensive if we compare it to the average worldwide, this budget will cover their monthly needs on dairy products, fruits and veggies and all other supermarket expenses excluding cigarettes, wine and beer.

Grocery budget for family of 4 per month in Switzerland

Grocery expenses for family of 4 people can be on average 953 (USD) per month in Switzerland, if we compare it to other big cities in the world this amount is considered not cheap at all.
This report is taking in consideration all monthly needs for the family from supermarket including bakery and dairy products.

Average living cost in Switzerland for one person per month

An average single consumer can make it through one month in Switzerland for arround 2108 (USD), which puts it among the most expensive cities in the world, yes quality of life and high standards of living comes at price.
This will cover all you basic needs, supermarket shopping will cost on average 361 (USD) while renting a one bedroom appartement a bit far from city center will cost around 1167 (USD), transportation, home utilities and gym membership can cost on average 471 (USD).

Average living cost in Switzerland for a couple per month

Monthly cost of living for a couple in Switzerland can average 3386 (USD), which is considered quite expensive but comparing to salaries couple can have decent life if they own a stable job.
Rent will take the big part it can cost arround 1751 (USD) for a single bedroom flat close to city center, grocery shopping can cost on average 598 (USD) while home utilities, gym, one month transportation and mobile for two people membership can be arround 662 (USD).

Average living cost in Switzerland for family of 4 per month

For a decent living standard a family of 4 people can make through a month in Switzerland for about 9061 (USD), which is expensive if we put it in comparison against other cities in the world.
Three bedroom appartement not far from city center can cost 3171 (USD), if we do the calculation, private school for two childs will average monthly about 3439 (USD), while supermarket expenses will cost for the family not less than 953 (USD), home expenses such as wifi, water, electricity and mobile membership will cost about 319 (USD).