Ticino vs Zurich
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
TI
Ticino
Monthly Costs
CHF 3'780
CHF 45'360 / year
-8.9% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -1'070
/month
/year
CHF -12'840
Ticinois cheaper
ZH
Zurich
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'850
CHF 58'200 / year
+16.9% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Ticino (TI) | Zurich (ZH) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 3'780 | CHF 4'850 | CHF -1'070 (-22.1%) | TI |
| Rent | CHF 1'180 | CHF 1'850 | CHF -670 (-36.2%) | TI |
| Health insurance | CHF 448 | CHF 428 | +CHF 20 (+4.7%) | ZH |
| Food | CHF 590 | CHF 650 | CHF -60 (-9.2%) | TI |
| Transport | CHF 320 | CHF 350 | CHF -30 (-8.6%) | TI |
| Utilities | CHF 160 | CHF 180 | CHF -20 (-11.1%) | TI |
| Entertainment | CHF 210 | CHF 280 | CHF -70 (-25.0%) | TI |
| Taxes | CHF 540 | CHF 762 | CHF -222 (-29.1%) | TI |
| Other | CHF 332 | CHF 350 | CHF -18 (-5.1%) | TI |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -670
TI
CHF 1'180
ZH
CHF 1'850
Health insurance
+CHF 20
TI
CHF 448
ZH
CHF 428
Food
CHF -60
TI
CHF 590
ZH
CHF 650
Transport
CHF -30
TI
CHF 320
ZH
CHF 350
Utilities
CHF -20
TI
CHF 160
ZH
CHF 180
Entertainment
CHF -70
TI
CHF 210
ZH
CHF 280
Taxes
CHF -222
TI
CHF 540
ZH
CHF 762
Other
CHF -18
TI
CHF 332
ZH
CHF 350
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Ticino
95
Zurich
112
CH
100