Glarus vs Zug
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
GL
Glarus
Monthly Costs
CHF 3'580
CHF 42'960 / year
-13.7% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -1'540
/month
/year
CHF -18'480
Glarusis cheaper
ZG
Zug
Monthly Costs
CHF 5'120
CHF 61'440 / year
+23.4% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Glarus (GL) | Zug (ZG) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 3'580 | CHF 5'120 | CHF -1'540 (-30.1%) | GL |
| Rent | CHF 1'050 | CHF 2'150 | CHF -1'100 (-51.2%) | GL |
| Health insurance | CHF 342 | CHF 398 | CHF -56 (-14.1%) | GL |
| Food | CHF 510 | CHF 620 | CHF -110 (-17.7%) | GL |
| Transport | CHF 265 | CHF 320 | CHF -55 (-17.2%) | GL |
| Utilities | CHF 145 | CHF 170 | CHF -25 (-14.7%) | GL |
| Entertainment | CHF 190 | CHF 320 | CHF -130 (-40.6%) | GL |
| Taxes | CHF 540 | CHF 520 | +CHF 20 (+3.8%) | ZG |
| Other | CHF 538 | CHF 622 | CHF -84 (-13.5%) | GL |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -1'100
GL
CHF 1'050
ZG
CHF 2'150
Health insurance
CHF -56
GL
CHF 342
ZG
CHF 398
Food
CHF -110
GL
CHF 510
ZG
CHF 620
Transport
CHF -55
GL
CHF 265
ZG
CHF 320
Utilities
CHF -25
GL
CHF 145
ZG
CHF 170
Entertainment
CHF -130
GL
CHF 190
ZG
CHF 320
Taxes
+CHF 20
GL
CHF 540
ZG
CHF 520
Other
CHF -84
GL
CHF 538
ZG
CHF 622
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Glarus
89
Zug
118
CH
100