St. Gallen vs Zug
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
SG
St. Gallen
Monthly Costs
CHF 3'920
CHF 47'040 / year
-5.5% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -1'200
/month
/year
CHF -14'400
St. Gallenis cheaper
ZG
Zug
Monthly Costs
CHF 5'120
CHF 61'440 / year
+23.4% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | St. Gallen (SG) | Zug (ZG) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 3'920 | CHF 5'120 | CHF -1'200 (-23.4%) | SG |
| Rent | CHF 1'350 | CHF 2'150 | CHF -800 (-37.2%) | SG |
| Health insurance | CHF 385 | CHF 398 | CHF -13 (-3.3%) | SG |
| Food | CHF 550 | CHF 620 | CHF -70 (-11.3%) | SG |
| Transport | CHF 285 | CHF 320 | CHF -35 (-10.9%) | SG |
| Utilities | CHF 155 | CHF 170 | CHF -15 (-8.8%) | SG |
| Entertainment | CHF 215 | CHF 320 | CHF -105 (-32.8%) | SG |
| Taxes | CHF 620 | CHF 520 | +CHF 100 (+19.2%) | ZG |
| Other | CHF 360 | CHF 622 | CHF -262 (-42.1%) | SG |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -800
SG
CHF 1'350
ZG
CHF 2'150
Health insurance
CHF -13
SG
CHF 385
ZG
CHF 398
Food
CHF -70
SG
CHF 550
ZG
CHF 620
Transport
CHF -35
SG
CHF 285
ZG
CHF 320
Utilities
CHF -15
SG
CHF 155
ZG
CHF 170
Entertainment
CHF -105
SG
CHF 215
ZG
CHF 320
Taxes
+CHF 100
SG
CHF 620
ZG
CHF 520
Other
CHF -262
SG
CHF 360
ZG
CHF 622
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
St. Gallen
94
Zug
118
CH
100