Thurgau vs Zurich
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
TG
Thurgau
Monthly Costs
CHF 3'720
CHF 44'640 / year
-10.4% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -1'130
/month
/year
CHF -13'560
Thurgauis cheaper
ZH
Zurich
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'850
CHF 58'200 / year
+16.9% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Thurgau (TG) | Zurich (ZH) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 3'720 | CHF 4'850 | CHF -1'130 (-23.3%) | TG |
| Rent | CHF 1'320 | CHF 1'850 | CHF -530 (-28.6%) | TG |
| Health insurance | CHF 365 | CHF 428 | CHF -63 (-14.7%) | TG |
| Food | CHF 535 | CHF 650 | CHF -115 (-17.7%) | TG |
| Transport | CHF 285 | CHF 350 | CHF -65 (-18.6%) | TG |
| Utilities | CHF 155 | CHF 180 | CHF -25 (-13.9%) | TG |
| Entertainment | CHF 205 | CHF 280 | CHF -75 (-26.8%) | TG |
| Taxes | CHF 520 | CHF 762 | CHF -242 (-31.8%) | TG |
| Other | CHF 335 | CHF 350 | CHF -15 (-4.3%) | TG |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -530
TG
CHF 1'320
ZH
CHF 1'850
Health insurance
CHF -63
TG
CHF 365
ZH
CHF 428
Food
CHF -115
TG
CHF 535
ZH
CHF 650
Transport
CHF -65
TG
CHF 285
ZH
CHF 350
Utilities
CHF -25
TG
CHF 155
ZH
CHF 180
Entertainment
CHF -75
TG
CHF 205
ZH
CHF 280
Taxes
CHF -242
TG
CHF 520
ZH
CHF 762
Other
CHF -15
TG
CHF 335
ZH
CHF 350
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Thurgau
93
Zurich
112
CH
100