Manchester vs Zurich Cost of Living
Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5 — Zurich (Switzerland) · Overall index 96.2
Summary
- Overall, Zurich is 67% more expensive than Manchester.
- Rent in Zurich is 92% more expensive than in Manchester.
- Transport in Zurich is 82% more expensive than in Manchester.
| Item | Manchester | Zurich | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +92% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | $3,326 | +95% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | $1,922 | +88% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | $5,931 | +124% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | $3,610 | +69% |
| Groceries | +58% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $1.64 | +78% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.87 | $5.1 | +78% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $6.57 | +97% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | $5.55 | +67% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $14.4 | +29% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | $13.3 | +28% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | $21.7 | +44% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.94 | $7.29 | +85% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $2.66 | +94% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.67 | $5.16 | +41% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.39 | $5.68 | +29% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | $3.55 | +60% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | $3.14 | +57% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | $3.1 | +49% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.88 | $2.97 | +58% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $17.3 | +65% |
| Transport | +82% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.69 | $3.45 | +104% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73 | $151 | +107% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | $4.34 | +50% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $2.08 | +70% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | $1.07 | +81% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,866 | $32,891 | +84% |
| Dining out | +68% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | $28.9 | +95% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $87 | $144 | +66% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.79 | $13.2 | +50% |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | $6.62 | +62% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $2.83 | +42% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.51 | $7.74 | +72% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.43 | $8.6 | +58% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $2.7 | +113% |
| Telecom | +44% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49 | $64 | +31% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $46.5 | $71.7 | +54% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.37 | +32% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $16.7 | +61% |
| Utilities & household | +59% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $218 | +79% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.26 | +53% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.22 | $5.5 | +71% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.87 | +72% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $23.4 | +30% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.4 | $88 | +33% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $19.6 | +92% |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | $36 | +46% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20 | $29.9 | +49% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,443 | $2,619 | +81% |
3,219 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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