Glarus vs Zurich
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 -1'270
/month
/year
CHF -15'240
Glarusis cheaper
ZH
Zurich
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'850
CHF 58'200 / year
+16.9% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Glarus (GL) | Zurich (ZH) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 3'580 | CHF 4'850 | CHF -1'270 (-26.2%) | GL |
| Rent | CHF 1'050 | CHF 1'850 | CHF -800 (-43.2%) | GL |
| Health insurance | CHF 342 | CHF 428 | CHF -86 (-20.1%) | GL |
| Food | CHF 510 | CHF 650 | CHF -140 (-21.5%) | GL |
| Transport | CHF 265 | CHF 350 | CHF -85 (-24.3%) | GL |
| Utilities | CHF 145 | CHF 180 | CHF -35 (-19.4%) | GL |
| Entertainment | CHF 190 | CHF 280 | CHF -90 (-32.1%) | GL |
| Taxes | CHF 540 | CHF 762 | CHF -222 (-29.1%) | GL |
| Other | CHF 538 | CHF 350 | +CHF 188 (+53.7%) | ZH |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -800
GL
CHF 1'050
ZH
CHF 1'850
Health insurance
CHF -86
GL
CHF 342
ZH
CHF 428
Food
CHF -140
GL
CHF 510
ZH
CHF 650
Transport
CHF -85
GL
CHF 265
ZH
CHF 350
Utilities
CHF -35
GL
CHF 145
ZH
CHF 180
Entertainment
CHF -90
GL
CHF 190
ZH
CHF 280
Taxes
CHF -222
GL
CHF 540
ZH
CHF 762
Other
+CHF 188
GL
CHF 538
ZH
CHF 350
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Glarus
89
Zurich
112
CH
100