The Cost of Living in Switzerland

For anyone considering moving to Switzerland (or just visiting for awhile), here is a general run-down of the cost of living:

Rent, average 2-bedroom apartment, 1500 CHF-month

Rent, large penthouse 2-bedroom apartment, 2500 CHF-month

High-Speed Internet, 45 CHF-month

Heat, Electricity and Water (2-bedroom apt), 60 CHF-month

1,5 Liter Bottle of Coke from Grocery Store 2.30 CHF

2 Liters of Milk 3 CHF

Loaf of Bread 3 CHF

10 Eggs 3 CHF

Gas 1.85 CHF per liter ($7.00 a gallon)

Yearly Transport Pass in Switzerland 2,900 CHF

Average Price for a 15-minute train ride 20 CHF

Cost of a first-class stamp for a letter within Switzerland 1 CHF

Cost of a first-class stamp for a letter to the USA 1.80 CHF

Cost to mail a small package to USA first class 35 CHF

Average Lunch Entrée 20 CHF

Average Dinner Entrée 30 CHF

Average Price for glass of water in restaurant 5 CHF

Average Hotel Room 190 CHF

Average Monthly Salary (for a Swiss Man) 6,650 CHF

Box of Laundry Detergent 12 CHF

Large Package of Toilet Paper 11 CHF

Chocolate Bar 1.50 CHF

Housecleaner 20 CHF/hour

Pair of Nike Running Shoes 180 CHF

Tuition at International High School (per year) 30,000 CHF

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