Cost of Living in Switzerland
Compare the cost of living in different Swiss cities and cantons.
Average Monthly Costs
CHF 4'150
Single Person
Cheapest
CHF 3'380
Jura
Most Expensive
CHF 5'280
Geneva
Difference
56.0%
min. vs max.
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By Canton
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Rank | Canton | Total | Rent | compared to CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geneva(GE) | CHF 5'280 | CHF 2'080 | +27.2% |
| 2 | Zug(ZG) | CHF 5'120 | CHF 2'150 | +23.4% |
| 3 | Zurich(ZH) | CHF 4'850 | CHF 1'850 | +16.9% |
| 4 | Basel-Stadt(BS) | CHF 4'720 | CHF 1'680 | +13.7% |
| 5 | Vaud(VD) | CHF 4'680 | CHF 1'580 | +12.8% |
| 6 | Lucerne(LU) | CHF 4'120 | CHF 1'450 | -0.7% |
| 7 | Aargau(AG) | CHF 4'050 | CHF 1'450 | -2.4% |
| 8 | Bern(BE) | CHF 3'980 | CHF 1'320 | -4.1% |
| 9 | St. Gallen(SG) | CHF 3'920 | CHF 1'350 | -5.5% |
| 10 | Ticino(TI) | CHF 3'780 | CHF 1'180 | -8.9% |
| 11 | Valais(VS) | CHF 3'520 | CHF 1'120 | -15.2% |
| 12 | Jura(JU) | CHF 3'380 | CHF 1'050 | -18.6% |
Source: BFS (Federal Statistical Office), HABE, As of 2024
Budget Breakdown
Average Budget (Single Person)
Rent
35.0%CHF 1'450
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9.6%CHF 398
Food
14.0%CHF 580
Transport
7.5%CHF 310
Taxes
15.7%CHF 650
Other
18.2%CHF 762
Total Monthly CostsCHF 4'150
By Household Type
Single Person
CHF 4'150/ month
CHF 49'800 / year
Couple without Children
CHF 6'280/ month
CHF 75'360 / year
Family with Children
CHF 8'450/ month
CHF 101'400 / year
Single Parent
CHF 5'680/ month
CHF 68'160 / year
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Sources
BFS (Federal Statistical Office)
HABE 2024