Paris vs Zurich Cost of Living
Paris (France) · Overall index 68.3 — Zurich (Switzerland) · Overall index 96.2
Summary
- Overall, Zurich is 41% more expensive than Paris.
- Transport in Zurich is 48% more expensive than in Paris.
- Rent in Zurich is 43% more expensive than in Paris.
| Item | Paris | Zurich | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +43% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,212 | $3,326 | +50% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,295 | $1,922 | +48% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,571 | $5,931 | +30% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,498 | $3,610 | +45% |
| Groceries | +42% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.03 | $1.64 | +59% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.55 | $5.1 | +44% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.99 | $6.57 | +65% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.23 | $5.55 | +31% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.6 | $14.4 | +24% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.3 | $13.3 | +29% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.2 | $21.7 | +34% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.18 | $7.29 | +74% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.6 | $2.66 | +66% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.8 | $5.16 | +36% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.6 | $5.68 | +23% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.65 | $3.55 | +34% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.15 | $3.14 | +46% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.15 | $3.1 | +44% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.18 | $2.97 | +36% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.9 | $17.3 | +34% |
| Transport | +48% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.26 | $3.45 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $98.6 | $151 | +53% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.29 | $4.34 | +32% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.48 | $2.08 | +41% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.75 | $1.07 | +43% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,642 | $32,891 | +67% |
| Dining out | +42% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.4 | $28.9 | +42% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $88.4 | $144 | +63% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.82 | $13.2 | +34% |
| Cappuccino | $4.31 | $6.62 | +54% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.18 | $2.83 | +30% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.62 | $7.74 | +38% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.5 | $8.6 | +32% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.87 | $2.7 | +44% |
| Telecom | +28% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $54.1 | $64 | +18% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $63.1 | $71.7 | +14% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.26 | $0.37 | +42% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.8 | $16.7 | +42% |
| Utilities & household | +42% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $149 | $218 | +46% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.41 | $5.5 | +25% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.87 | +72% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.8 | $23.4 | +18% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $62.1 | $88 | +42% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.6 | $19.6 | +69% |
| Men's haircut | $25.3 | $36 | +42% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.7 | $29.9 | +44% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,900 | $2,619 | +38% |
3,421 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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