Schwyz vs Zug
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
SZ
Schwyz
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'280
CHF 51'360 / year
+3.1% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -840
/month
/year
CHF -10'080
Schwyzis cheaper
ZG
Zug
Monthly Costs
CHF 5'120
CHF 61'440 / year
+23.4% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Schwyz (SZ) | Zug (ZG) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 4'280 | CHF 5'120 | CHF -840 (-16.4%) | SZ |
| Rent | CHF 1'580 | CHF 2'150 | CHF -570 (-26.5%) | SZ |
| Health insurance | CHF 345 | CHF 398 | CHF -53 (-13.3%) | SZ |
| Food | CHF 560 | CHF 620 | CHF -60 (-9.7%) | SZ |
| Transport | CHF 295 | CHF 320 | CHF -25 (-7.8%) | SZ |
| Utilities | CHF 160 | CHF 170 | CHF -10 (-5.9%) | SZ |
| Entertainment | CHF 250 | CHF 320 | CHF -70 (-21.9%) | SZ |
| Taxes | CHF 480 | CHF 520 | CHF -40 (-7.7%) | SZ |
| Other | CHF 610 | CHF 622 | CHF -12 (-1.9%) | SZ |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -570
SZ
CHF 1'580
ZG
CHF 2'150
Health insurance
CHF -53
SZ
CHF 345
ZG
CHF 398
Food
CHF -60
SZ
CHF 560
ZG
CHF 620
Transport
CHF -25
SZ
CHF 295
ZG
CHF 320
Utilities
CHF -10
SZ
CHF 160
ZG
CHF 170
Entertainment
CHF -70
SZ
CHF 250
ZG
CHF 320
Taxes
CHF -40
SZ
CHF 480
ZG
CHF 520
Other
CHF -12
SZ
CHF 610
ZG
CHF 622
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Schwyz
102
Zug
118
CH
100