Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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Switzerland

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About Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$1,331

Family of 4 / mo

$3,345

Avg salary (after tax)

$9,359

Schaffhausen is a charming city located in northern Switzerland , known for its beautiful old town and stunning landscapes. One of its most famous attractions is the Rhine Falls, which is the largest waterfall in Europe. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views and even take boat trips close to the falls.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $148.84
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $77.52
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $138
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $155.05

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.12
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $8,310

Food - Beverages

CappuccinoUSD $5.99
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $8.37
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.83
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $5.12
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $4.34

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $27.91
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $124.03
Fast Food ComboUSD $18.49

Food - Grocery

Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $27.97
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $41.78
Apples (1 kg)USD $4.23
Bananas (1 kg)USD $3.4
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.14
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $4.54
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $3.46
Onions (1 kg)USD $3.22
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $3.07
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.79
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $17.37
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.54
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.98
Dozen EggsUSD $7.99
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $34.04
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $8.55
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.25

Housing

Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,018
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,171
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $749.01
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $616.48
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,468
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,307

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $85.1
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $3,060
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $40.31
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $23.57
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $21,499

Transportation

1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $74.42
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $38,994
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.97
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.75
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $89.3
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $7.19
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $36,777

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $70.87
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $213.55