Cost of living in Fulda is 51% lower than in Zurich (without rent).
Rent in Fulda is 66% cheaper than in Zurich.
Cost of living including rent in Fulda is 60% lower than in Zurich.
Food in Fulda is 47% cheaper than in Zurich.
Transport in Fulda is 71% cheaper than in Zurich.
| Fulda | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Fulda | Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.1 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 72.2 $ | 71.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.36 $ | 9.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.75 $ | 6.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.62 $ | 5.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.19 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.01 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.89 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.19 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.2 $ | 10.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 5.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55 $ | 102 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 44.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 72.9 $ | 154 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.5 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.03 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.76 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.63 $ | 3.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 155 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
315 $ | 239 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 404 $ | 1,698 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,030 $ | 3,016 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 523 $ | 2,243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,253 $ | 3,982 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,733 $ | 9,651 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,126 $ | 5,769 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,689 $ | 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 | 44.9 $ | 84.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.7 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Haircut | 16 $ | 48.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.7 $ | 134 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.3 $ | 132 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 506 $ | 2,756 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,403 $ | 20,539 $ |