Cost of living in Freiburg im Breisgau is 50% lower than in Zurich (without rent).
Rent in Freiburg im Breisgau is 69% cheaper than in Zurich.
Cost of living including rent in Freiburg im Breisgau is 61% lower than in Zurich.
Food in Freiburg im Breisgau is 49% cheaper than in Zurich.
Transport in Freiburg im Breisgau is 51% cheaper than in Zurich.
| Freiburg im Breisgau | Zurich | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Freiburg im Breisgau | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.74 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41.8 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.04 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.23 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.18 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.29 $ | 5.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.6 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.22 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.19 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.2 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.92 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.94 $ | 10.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.89 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 65.6 $ | 102 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.8 $ | 44.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.8 $ | 154 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 18.4 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.68 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.4 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.8 $ | 3.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.8 $ | 155 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 239 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.1 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 483 $ | 1,698 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 860 $ | 3,016 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 643 $ | 2,243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,310 $ | 3,982 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,736 $ | 9,651 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,408 $ | 5,769 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,383 $ | 6,770 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 2.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.6 $ | 84.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Haircut | 17.7 $ | 48.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.8 $ | 134 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.7 $ | 132 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 540 $ | 2,756 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,410 $ | 20,539 $ |