London vs Zurich Cost of Living
London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4 — Zurich (Switzerland) · Overall index 96.2
Summary
- Overall, Zurich is 15% more expensive than London.
- Transport in Zurich is 32% more expensive than in London.
- Dining out in Zurich is 29% more expensive than in London.
| Item | London | Zurich | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -7% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,992 | $3,326 | +11% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,223 | $1,922 | -14% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $6,498 | $5,931 | -9% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $4,097 | $3,610 | -12% |
| Groceries | +22% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.21 | $1.64 | +36% |
| White bread (500g) | $4.07 | $5.1 | +25% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.67 | $6.57 | +41% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.37 | $5.55 | +27% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $14.3 | $14.4 | +1% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11 | $13.3 | +21% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $17.4 | $21.7 | +25% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.26 | $7.29 | +39% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.98 | $2.66 | +34% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.45 | $5.16 | +16% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.8 | $5.68 | -2% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.72 | $3.55 | +31% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.83 | $3.14 | +11% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.51 | $3.1 | +24% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.52 | $2.97 | +18% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $15.9 | $17.3 | +9% |
| Transport | +32% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.53 | $3.45 | +36% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $113 | $151 | +34% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.64 | $4.34 | +19% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.7 | $2.08 | +22% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.78 | $1.07 | +37% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $22,721 | $32,891 | +45% |
| Dining out | +29% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $21.7 | $28.9 | +33% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $106 | $144 | +36% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.63 | $13.2 | +37% |
| Cappuccino | $4.39 | $6.62 | +51% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.43 | $2.83 | +16% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $7.39 | $7.74 | +5% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.95 | $8.6 | +8% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.76 | $2.7 | +53% |
| Telecom | +16% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.7 | $64 | +24% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $63.5 | $71.7 | +13% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.33 | $0.37 | +12% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $14.4 | $16.7 | +16% |
| Utilities & household | +24% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $155 | $218 | +41% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.22 | $0.26 | +18% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.47 | $5.5 | +23% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.5 | $1.87 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $20.8 | $23.4 | +12% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $85.7 | $88 | +3% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $16 | $19.6 | +23% |
| Men's haircut | $27 | $36 | +33% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $24 | $29.9 | +25% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,856 | $2,619 | +41% |
3,136 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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