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Europe
Switzerland
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Cities tracked
14
Local currency
CHF
83
Relocation
Living here, beyond cost
Visa-free for
192 passports
Official policy
Safety index
82 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
300 Mbps
108 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
40.0%
VAT 8% · Corp 14.6%
About Switzerland
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$1,438
Family of 4 / mo
$3,615
Internet
193.87Mbps
Interest rate
1%
Inflation
0.8%
Population
8.96M
Switzerland is a beautiful country located in the heart of Europe, known for its stunning landscapes and high quality of life. It is famous for its majestic mountains, especially the Alps, where people go skiing, hiking, and enjoying nature. The country is also known for its delicious chocolates and watches, making it a popular destination for food lovers and shoppers.
Most affordable cities
Most expensive cities
All cities
Basel, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,487 / mo · single, excl. rent
Bern, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,211 / mo · single, excl. rent
Biel, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $1,917 / mo · single, excl. rent
Crans Montana, Switzerland
Trust 46USD $1,711 / mo · single, excl. rent
Fribourg, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $1,603 / mo · single, excl. rent
Geneva, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $3,179 / mo · single, excl. rent
Lausanne, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,672 / mo · single, excl. rent
Lucerne, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,229 / mo · single, excl. rent
Lugano, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,724 / mo · single, excl. rent
Neuchatel, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $1,810 / mo · single, excl. rent
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,021 / mo · single, excl. rent
Winterthur, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,557 / mo · single, excl. rent
Zug, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $2,981 / mo · single, excl. rent
Zurich, Switzerland
Trust 47USD $3,136 / mo · single, excl. rent
Showing: Single person. Family figures marked “~” are estimated from single-person data (×2.7).
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running Shoesest.USD $139.51
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)est.USD $61.4
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)est.USD $127.36
- Men's Dress Shoesest.USD $186.34
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $1.12
- Average Monthly Salary After Taxest.USD $7,142
Food - Beverages
- Cappuccinoest.USD $5.84
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)est.USD $7.44
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)est.USD $7.44
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)est.USD $5.15
- Bottled Water (350 ml)est.USD $4.71
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining Experienceest.USD $31.01
- Upscale Dinner for Twoest.USD $124.03
- Fast Food Comboest.USD $18.6
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)est.USD $30.45
- Beef Round (1 kg)est.USD $59.87
- Apples (1 kg)est.USD $4.64
- Bananas (1 kg)est.USD $3.36
- Oranges (1 kg)est.USD $3.83
- Tomatoes (1 kg)est.USD $5.04
- Potatoes (1 kg)est.USD $3.04
- Onions (1 kg)est.USD $2.83
- Lettuce (1 Head)est.USD $2.75
- Bottled Water (1.5L)est.USD $1.48
- Midrange Bottle of Wineest.USD $16.75
- Marlboro (20-Pack)est.USD $10.67
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $3,702
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $2,848
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Centerest.USD $1,409
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Centerest.USD $969.35
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $2,041
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $1,604
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)est.USD $96.65
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)est.USD $2,869
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)est.USD $44.54
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)est.USD $23.57
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)est.USD $32,849
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi Waitest.USD $85.59
- Average Price of a New Sedan Carest.USD $40,120
- One-Way Local Transport Fareest.USD $4.46
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi Rideest.USD $8.06
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Passest.USD $99.23
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmest.USD $7.58
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Carest.USD $37,211
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)est.USD $67.42
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartmentest.USD $263.26
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