Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Switzerland

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 5.99 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United States.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 9.01 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 16.89 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 29% lower in the United States.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 28.15 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 2.12 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in the United States.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 102.47 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Switzerland.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 90.08 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in the United States.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 7.6 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in the United States.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 22.52 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 45.04 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3800 USD in the United States and 2350 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Switzerland.

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7094 USD in the United States and 4364 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Switzerland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14278 USD in the United States and 21639 USD in Switzerland. The price of this product is 34% lower in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 7158 USD in Switzerland. The average salary is 16.2% lower in the United States.