Berlin vs Zurich Cost of Living
Berlin (Germany) · Overall index 60.5 — Zurich (Switzerland) · Overall index 96.2
Summary
- Overall, Zurich is 59% more expensive than Berlin.
- Rent in Zurich is 81% more expensive than in Berlin.
- Dining out in Zurich is 66% more expensive than in Berlin.
| Item | Berlin | Zurich | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +81% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,809 | $3,326 | +84% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,061 | $1,922 | +81% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,318 | $5,931 | +79% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,981 | $3,610 | +82% |
| Groceries | +52% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.08 | $1.64 | +52% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.73 | $5.1 | +87% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.17 | $6.57 | +58% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.78 | $5.55 | +47% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | $14.4 | +35% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | $13.3 | +29% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16 | $21.7 | +36% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.81 | $7.29 | +91% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.58 | $2.66 | +68% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.71 | $5.16 | +39% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.02 | $5.68 | +41% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.23 | $3.55 | +59% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.26 | $3.14 | +39% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2 | $3.1 | +55% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2 | $2.97 | +49% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.1 | $17.3 | +56% |
| Transport | +64% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.87 | $3.45 | +84% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.3 | $151 | +79% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.71 | $4.34 | +60% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.27 | $2.08 | +64% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.74 | $1.07 | +45% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,143 | $32,891 | +56% |
| Dining out | +66% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.6 | $28.9 | +85% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.5 | $144 | +63% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.01 | $13.2 | +65% |
| Cappuccino | $3.38 | $6.62 | +96% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.05 | $2.83 | +38% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.83 | $7.74 | +60% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.19 | $8.6 | +39% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2.7 | +89% |
| Telecom | +32% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.6 | $64 | +34% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.3 | $71.7 | +23% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.37 | +42% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.9 | $16.7 | +29% |
| Utilities & household | +56% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $144 | $218 | +51% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.26 | +73% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.66 | $5.5 | +50% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.08 | $1.87 | +73% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.9 | $23.4 | +38% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.1 | $88 | +42% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.3 | $19.6 | +90% |
| Men's haircut | $26.9 | $36 | +34% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.6 | $29.9 | +70% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,733 | $2,619 | +51% |
3,281 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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