In Emmen, Switzerland, a family of four typically needs around $7485 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $3020 monthly.
Emmen is 52% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Emmen is 10% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Emmen is, on average, 34% lower than in New York City.
Emmen is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The high cost of living in Emmen is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.
Food prices in Emmen are 71% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping a notable expense.
Public transport in Emmen is 2% lower than the European benchmark, offering some affordability in this area.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 32.2 $ |
| Dinner | 113 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 16.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 6.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.66 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 43.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.18 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.5 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 4.33 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 94.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 44.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 144 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 18.8 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.94 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 157 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 240 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 55.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,491 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,634 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,617 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,160 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,969 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,371 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,446 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.52% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 90.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.9 $ |
| Haircut | 42.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 137 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 96.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,77 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,756 $ |