Edinburgh vs Zurich Cost of Living
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0 — Zurich (Switzerland) · Overall index 96.2
Summary
- Overall, Zurich is 63% more expensive than Edinburgh.
- Rent in Zurich is 99% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
- Transport in Zurich is 72% more expensive than in Edinburgh.
| Item | Edinburgh | Zurich | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +99% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,443 | $3,326 | +130% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,162 | $1,922 | +65% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,865 | $5,931 | +107% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,811 | $3,610 | +99% |
| Groceries | +52% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.64 | +78% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.19 | $5.1 | +60% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $6.57 | +76% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.67 | $5.55 | +51% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.8 | $14.4 | +22% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.77 | $13.3 | +36% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $21.7 | +52% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.4 | $7.29 | +66% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.49 | $2.66 | +79% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.65 | $5.16 | +41% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.12 | $5.68 | +38% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $3.55 | +41% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.33 | $3.14 | +35% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.2 | $3.1 | +41% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.8 | $2.97 | +65% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.7 | $17.3 | +62% |
| Transport | +72% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.64 | $3.45 | +110% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $74 | $151 | +104% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.9 | $4.34 | +50% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.29 | $2.08 | +61% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | $1.07 | +57% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $20,187 | $32,891 | +63% |
| Dining out | +67% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.3 | $28.9 | +102% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $93.6 | $144 | +54% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.08 | $13.2 | +45% |
| Cappuccino | $3.72 | $6.62 | +78% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | $2.83 | +64% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.94 | $7.74 | +57% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.59 | $8.6 | +54% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2.7 | +89% |
| Telecom | +32% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.3 | $64 | +18% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $53.6 | $71.7 | +34% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.24 | $0.37 | +54% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13 | $16.7 | +28% |
| Utilities & household | +56% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $218 | +79% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.16 | $0.26 | +63% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.41 | $5.5 | +61% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | $1.87 | +76% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $23.4 | +30% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $61.5 | $88 | +43% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.3 | $19.6 | +59% |
| Men's haircut | $26.7 | $36 | +35% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.3 | $29.9 | +47% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,472 | $2,619 | +78% |
3,223 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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