Jura vs Zurich
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
JU
Jura
Monthly Costs
CHF 3'380
CHF 40'560 / year
-18.6% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -1'470
/month
/year
CHF -17'640
Jurais cheaper
ZH
Zurich
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'850
CHF 58'200 / year
+16.9% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Jura (JU) | Zurich (ZH) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 3'380 | CHF 4'850 | CHF -1'470 (-30.3%) | JU |
| Rent | CHF 1'050 | CHF 1'850 | CHF -800 (-43.2%) | JU |
| Health insurance | CHF 398 | CHF 428 | CHF -30 (-7.0%) | JU |
| Food | CHF 490 | CHF 650 | CHF -160 (-24.6%) | JU |
| Transport | CHF 260 | CHF 350 | CHF -90 (-25.7%) | JU |
| Utilities | CHF 145 | CHF 180 | CHF -35 (-19.4%) | JU |
| Entertainment | CHF 180 | CHF 280 | CHF -100 (-35.7%) | JU |
| Taxes | CHF 560 | CHF 762 | CHF -202 (-26.5%) | JU |
| Other | CHF 297 | CHF 350 | CHF -53 (-15.1%) | JU |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -800
JU
CHF 1'050
ZH
CHF 1'850
Health insurance
CHF -30
JU
CHF 398
ZH
CHF 428
Food
CHF -160
JU
CHF 490
ZH
CHF 650
Transport
CHF -90
JU
CHF 260
ZH
CHF 350
Utilities
CHF -35
JU
CHF 145
ZH
CHF 180
Entertainment
CHF -100
JU
CHF 180
ZH
CHF 280
Taxes
CHF -202
JU
CHF 560
ZH
CHF 762
Other
CHF -53
JU
CHF 297
ZH
CHF 350
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Jura
88
Zurich
112
CH
100