Zug, Switzerland

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Country

Switzerland

Relocation

About Zug, Switzerland

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$1,507

Family of 4 / mo

$3,789

Avg salary (after tax)

$11,286

Zug is a charming city in Switzerland , known for its beautiful lakes and stunning mountain views. It sits by Lake Zug, where people enjoy walking, biking, and picnicking along the shore. The city has a lovely old town with narrow streets, historic buildings, and cozy cafes where visitors can relax and enjoy Swiss treats.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Zug· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $202.6
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $145.74
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $74.42
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $109.15

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.12
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $10,022

Food - Beverages

Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.83
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.83
CappuccinoUSD $6.83
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $6.02
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $4.66

Food - Dining

Fast Food ComboUSD $17.37
Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $34.11
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $148.84

Food - Grocery

Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $30.95
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $29.31
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $64.27
Apples (1 kg)USD $4.8
Bananas (1 kg)USD $3.44
Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.06
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $5.99
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $3.64
Onions (1 kg)USD $2.83
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.23
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.93
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $15.2
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.54
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $8.32
White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.67
Dozen EggsUSD $7.01
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.19

Housing

Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,788
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $4,755
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $2,017
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,440
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $3,333
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,419

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $122.98
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $51.17
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $22.32
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $3,150
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $36,206

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $9.98
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $43,412
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $52,715
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.23
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $8.32
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $97.99
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $85.59

Utilities (Monthly)

Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $214.06
Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $68.67