Vaud vs Zug
Monthly cost of living in both cantons side by side
VD
Vaud
Monthly Costs
CHF 4'680
CHF 56'160 / year
+12.8% vs CH Average
Difference
CHF -440
/month
/year
CHF -5'280
Vaudis cheaper
ZG
Zug
Monthly Costs
CHF 5'120
CHF 61'440 / year
+23.4% vs CH Average
Detailed Comparison
Monthly Costs (Single Person)
| Category | Vaud (VD) | Zug (ZG) | Difference | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | CHF 4'680 | CHF 5'120 | CHF -440 (-8.6%) | VD |
| Rent | CHF 1'580 | CHF 2'150 | CHF -570 (-26.5%) | VD |
| Health insurance | CHF 478 | CHF 398 | +CHF 80 (+20.1%) | ZG |
| Food | CHF 660 | CHF 620 | +CHF 40 (+6.5%) | ZG |
| Transport | CHF 360 | CHF 320 | +CHF 40 (+12.5%) | ZG |
| Utilities | CHF 185 | CHF 170 | +CHF 15 (+8.8%) | ZG |
| Entertainment | CHF 270 | CHF 320 | CHF -50 (-15.6%) | VD |
| Taxes | CHF 820 | CHF 520 | +CHF 300 (+57.7%) | ZG |
| Other | CHF 327 | CHF 622 | CHF -295 (-47.4%) | VD |
Source: BFS, HABE (Haushaltsbudgeterhebung), As of 2024
Visual Comparison
Rent
CHF -570
VD
CHF 1'580
ZG
CHF 2'150
Health insurance
+CHF 80
VD
CHF 478
ZG
CHF 398
Food
+CHF 40
VD
CHF 660
ZG
CHF 620
Transport
+CHF 40
VD
CHF 360
ZG
CHF 320
Utilities
+CHF 15
VD
CHF 185
ZG
CHF 170
Entertainment
CHF -50
VD
CHF 270
ZG
CHF 320
Taxes
+CHF 300
VD
CHF 820
ZG
CHF 520
Other
CHF -295
VD
CHF 327
ZG
CHF 622
Cost Index
100 = CH Average
Vaud
108
Zug
118
CH
100