Cost of living in Wetzikon is 10% higher than in St. Gallen (without rent).
Rent in Wetzikon is 19% more expensive than in St. Gallen.
Cost of living including rent in Wetzikon is 15% higher than in St. Gallen.
Food in Wetzikon is 15% more expensive than in St. Gallen.
Transport in Wetzikon is very similar to St. Gallen.
| Wetzikon | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Wetzikon | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
28.4 $ | 25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 112 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.4 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.34 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.12 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.77 $ | 4.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.99 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.46 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.2 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.5 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 44.8 $ | 38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.14 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.9 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 10.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.83 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 101 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 43.6 $ | 43.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 148 $ | 160 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 20.2 $ | 23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.66 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.09 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.95 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
157 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
244 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.2 $ | 49.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,447 $ | 1,196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,276 $ | 2,376 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,701 $ | 1,426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,167 $ | 2,358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,837 $ | 12,962 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,829 $ | 8,279 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,332 $ | 6,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.1 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 23 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Haircut | 44.5 $ | 39.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 142 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 120 $ | 146 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,738 $ | 2,694 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,607 $ | 20,733 $ |