For anyone considering moving to Switzerland (or just visiting for awhile), here is a general run-down of the cost of living:
Rent, average 2-bedroom apartment, 1500 CHF-month
Rent, large penthouse 2-bedroom apartment, 2500 CHF-month
High-Speed Internet, 45 CHF-month
Heat, Electricity and Water (2-bedroom apt), 60 CHF-month
1,5 Liter Bottle of Coke from Grocery Store 2.30 CHF
2 Liters of Milk 3 CHF
Loaf of Bread 3 CHF
10 Eggs 3 CHF
Gas 1.85 CHF per liter ($7.00 a gallon)
Yearly Transport Pass in Switzerland 2,900 CHF
Average Price for a 15-minute train ride 20 CHF
Cost of a first-class stamp for a letter within Switzerland 1 CHF
Cost of a first-class stamp for a letter to the USA 1.80 CHF
Cost to mail a small package to USA first class 35 CHF
Average Lunch Entrée 20 CHF
Average Dinner Entrée 30 CHF
Average Price for glass of water in restaurant 5 CHF
Average Hotel Room 190 CHF
Average Monthly Salary (for a Swiss Man) 6,650 CHF
Box of Laundry Detergent 12 CHF
Large Package of Toilet Paper 11 CHF
Chocolate Bar 1.50 CHF
Housecleaner 20 CHF/hour
Pair of Nike Running Shoes 180 CHF
Tuition at International High School (per year) 30,000 CHF
Am I missing anything important you need to know about? Leave a comment.
3 comments:
Hello, I have just read your post and I think you forgot to mention the costs for the health insurance.
And the rent for apartments is only so expensive in cities. For Fr. 1500.00 you can get a 3 or even a 4 bedroom apartment in a village.
Have a nice day
Brigitte
Thanks for your comments. Yes, health insurance can be expensive although we don't have to use Swiss health insurance since we have U.S. coverage. So please feel free to comment on that cost.
The cost of the trash bags in Bern (the ones you must have if you want your trash picked up): Fr. 17 for ten or so 35-liter bags.
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