Cost of living in Zurich is 78% higher than in Schaerbeek (without rent).
Rent in Zurich is 106% more expensive than in Schaerbeek.
Cost of living including rent in Zurich is 94% higher than in Schaerbeek.
Food in Zurich is 57% more expensive than in Schaerbeek.
Transport in Zurich is 199% more expensive than in Schaerbeek.
| Zurich | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zurich | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
27.3 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.9 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 19.4 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.29 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.57 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.53 $ | 3.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.52 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.67 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.98 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21.9 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 49.2 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.69 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.29 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.6 $ | 8.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.7 $ | 9.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 5.16 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 102 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.21 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 44.3 $ | 27.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 154 $ | 38.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 20.9 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.99 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.81 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.85 $ | 2.89 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
155 $ | 139 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
239 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.8 $ | 54.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,698 $ | 750 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,016 $ | 1,299 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,243 $ | 926 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,982 $ | 1,679 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,651 $ | 4,778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,769 $ | 3,989 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,770 $ | 3,010 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.34 % | 3.61 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 84.6 $ | 35.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 22.6 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Haircut | 48.1 $ | 23.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 134 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 132 $ | 95.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,756 $ | 696 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,539 $ | 19,154 $ |