Cost of living in Croydon is 38% lower than in Zurich (without rent).
Rent in Croydon is 12% cheaper than in Zurich.
Cost of living including rent in Croydon is 23% lower than in Zurich.
Food in Croydon is 34% cheaper than in Zurich.
Transport in Croydon is 52% cheaper than in Zurich.
| Croydon | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Croydon | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
26.5 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 92.2 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.16 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.81 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.51 $ | 5.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.3 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.72 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.62 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.5 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.7 $ | 10.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.32 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 118 $ | 102 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.6 $ | 44.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 129 $ | 154 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.94 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.45 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.87 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 3.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 155 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
315 $ | 239 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.6 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,463 $ | 1,698 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,317 $ | 3,016 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,757 $ | 2,243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,686 $ | 3,982 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,011 $ | 9,651 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,128 $ | 5,769 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,801 $ | 6,770 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.66 % | 2.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.4 $ | 84.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Haircut | 15 $ | 48.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.2 $ | 134 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.8 $ | 132 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,690 $ | 2,756 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,094 $ | 20,539 $ |